SendIt vs PGP Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SendIt
A secure messaging app designed for teams prioritizing privacy. It offers end-to-end encryption for all communications and a user-friendly interface. Built on open standards, it ensures data protection without tracking or ads.
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Simple and intuitive user interface
- No ads, tracking, or data mining
- Built for teams and government use
- Based on open-source Matrix protocol
- Decentralized hosting options
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SendIt is a secure messaging app that's built for teams who put privacy first. SendIt has end-to-end encryption built-in and keeps things simple and easy to use. • Get Started in Seconds: No tech genius needed! SendIt is easy to use and makes team communications simple. • End-to-End Encrypted by Default: Every text, call, and file shared is automatically protected with end-to-end encryption. No settings to tweak. No passwords to remember. • Data Privacy First: In a world where data is priceless, we don't want it! No ads. No tracking. No data mining. SendIt was built to protect user data, not exploit it. • Built for Teams, Trusted by Governments: Stay connected with teams, partners, and your people back home. SendIt admin features keep important comms channels clean and simple. • Open Standards: SendIt is built on Matrix, the open source protocol for secure, decentralized communications. • Decentralized by Design: Private, public, personal - you've got hosting options. Pick the setup that works best for your team and meets your organization's security standards. SendIt is built by Ridgeline International, a US-based data privacy and secure communications company that's focused on combatting ubiquitous data collection and exploitation. Learn more about Ridgeline and our mission: www.ridgelineintl.com
PGP Messenger
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PGP Chat is a privacy-first messenger built for secure everyday communication. Every message is protected with end-to-end encryption using OpenPGP, so only you and the intended recipient can read it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PGP Messenger at every 2 days against SendIt's every 6 weeks. PGP Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SendIt ships an update every 6 weeks, PGP Messenger every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | SendIt | PGP Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ridgeline International LLC. | Sandro Meier |
In-app purchases
SendIt
No in-app purchases
PGP Messenger
No in-app purchases









