Comparison

EXTRA SAFE vs AdHoc DM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EXTRA SAFE

This messenger allows you to send stablecoins and other digital assets directly within chats, acting as a self-custodial wallet. It offers end-to-end encrypted communication and peer-to-peer calls, with a focus on privacy and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Stablecoins in chat
  • End-to-end encrypted chats
  • Self-custodial wallet
  • Device-to-device calls
  • Private balances
  • Gift links
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EXTRA SAFE is a self-custodial messenger with a built-in stablecoin-first wallet, the chat layer for transferring tokenized dollars and other assets. Send USD₮, USDC, and other stablecoins to a contact as naturally as sending a message, and pay gas in the same stablecoin. Pick a name, get your EXTRA SAFE number, and you're set up in seconds. No SIM is required to get started. WHAT YOU GET 1. Stablecoins in chat Send USD₮, USDC, and other assets to a contact in chat, straight from the attachment menu, wallet-to-wallet. The transfer confirms in seconds. A name or EXTRA SAFE number is all you need; the app handles addressing and routing. 2. See who you're paying Call a contact first, video or audio, from the same chat to confirm you're paying the right person, then send stablecoins without leaving the conversation or switching apps. 3. Gas settles in the stablecoin you send You don't have to buy a native coin to send tokenized dollars. The fee comes from the same stablecoin you're sending. It's part of UGTP (Universal Gateway Transaction Platform), running under every in-app transaction: you choose the outcome, and it builds the transaction to deliver it. 4. Transparent fees Every transfer shows its full cost before you confirm. 5. Self-custodial, stablecoin-first wallet Your keys are generated on your device and stay there. You own your funds – no one can freeze them. Send across six leading EVM networks: Avalanche (default), BNB Chain, Ethereum, Polygon, Base, and Arbitrum. The recipient gets the asset you selected. The on-chain layer stays invisible. Send stablecoins and other assets to contacts in chat or to any external self-custodial wallets or centralized exchanges from the Wallet tab. 6. Private balances & transfer amounts Keep the amount you're sending hidden; the transfer itself stays visible. Convert stablecoins and AVAX into a private balance, send it in the app, and reveal the amount only when you choose. Private balances and transfer amounts use the eERC standard by Avalanche. 7. End-to-end encrypted chats Every message, file, image, and voice note is end-to-end encrypted: keys live on your device, and your contact decrypts content only on their device. EXTRA SAFE's servers carry messages only in encrypted form. Every chat runs on your timer: once your contact views the content, it clears after the time you set, from one minute to one month. 8. Gift links Gift stablecoins to your closest people with a funded link: stablecoins already inside, and a wallet created the moment your contact opens it. Usable from day one. 9. Device-to-device calls Calls connect directly between devices, peer-to-peer. In-call chat is encrypted and clears when the call ends. Group calls support up to 5 people. 10. One identity One name, one EXTRA SAFE number for messages, calls, and assets. Pick a name and start: your identity is created in the app, independent of email, phone number, or SIM. One 12-word recovery phrase restores your account and wallet on any device. Your chats, contacts, and assets stay yours fully. 11. Encrypted backup Save a password-protected backup of your recovery phrase to Google Drive or iCloud so losing your device doesn't mean losing your account.

About

AdHoc DM

A privacy-focused messaging app offering secure, end-to-end encrypted communication with an ephemeral relay system. It ensures messages are deleted after delivery, leaving no server trace. Connect instantly via QR code scanning without revealing personal information.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption (E2EE)
  • Ephemeral relay system
  • Anonymous peer-to-peer communication
  • Secure media sharing
  • Instant QR code pairing
  • Local-only chat history storage
  • Message deletion on both ends
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AdHoc DM is a secure, privacy-first messaging application designed to give you total control over your digital conversations. By combining advanced End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) with an ephemeral relay system, AdHoc DM ensures that your messages — and now your voice & video calls (Beta) — stay private, decentralized, and leave no trace on any server. - WHY CHOOSE ADHOC DM? In an age of constant data harvesting, AdHoc DM is built on the principle that your private conversations should remain just that—private. We don’t just promise security; we enforce it through architecture. 1. True End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Every message, photo, and interaction is encrypted locally on your device before it ever hits the network. Using the X25519 Diffie-Hellman protocol for key exchange and 256-bit AES-GCM for content, only you and your recipient can read what is sent. 2. NEW — E2EE Voice & Video Calls (Beta) Call any of your paired DMs with end-to-end encrypted voice and video. Call audio and video are encrypted on your device, frame by frame, and are never recorded or stored — the relay servers that carry them cannot listen to or watch your calls. As a beta feature, calling may occasionally be paused while we tune quality and capacity; messaging is never affected. 3. The Ephemeral Relay - Zero Server Footprint Unlike traditional "secure" messengers that store your encrypted history on their servers indefinitely, AdHoc DM uses an ephemeral relay. Messages are held in a secure, temporary state only until the recipient downloads them. Once delivered, they are instantly and permanently deleted from the relay. No logs, no cloud backups, no digital breadcrumbs. 4. Total Anonymity No phone numbers. No email addresses. No linking to your social media. AdHoc DM uses anonymous peer-to-peer identifiers, allowing you to communicate without revealing your personal identity to the platform or third parties. 5. Secure Media Sharing Send high-fidelity images with confidence. Every photo is encrypted with the same rigorous standards as your text messages and is subject to the same "pull-and-delete" cleanup system, ensuring your media doesn’t live on a server forever. - KEY FEATURES * Instant QR Pairing: Establish a secure, encrypted channel in seconds by simply scanning a friend’s QR code. * Call Do Not Disturb: turn off incoming calls — callers are simply told you’re not taking calls. * Local-Only Storage: Your chat history is stored securely on your device using sqflite. We never upload your history to the cloud. * Background Sync: Receive notifications and fetch messages even when the app isn’t active, so you never miss a beat. * High-Fidelity Media Viewer: Enjoy a premium viewing experience with full-screen support, pinch-to-zoom, and panning for received images. * Modern, Clean Interface: A fast, responsive UI built with Flutter, designed for ease of use without compromising security. * Delete messages or entire DMs on both ends. - UNDER THE HOOD (FOR THE SECURITY CONSCIOUS) AdHoc DM uses industry-standard cryptographic primitives to ensure your data is safe: * Key Exchange: X25519 (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman). * Encryption: 256-bit AES-GCM. * Key Derivation: HKDF (Hash-based Key Derivation Function) to ensure every single message has a unique, non-reusable key. * Calls: WebRTC with frame-level E2EE — each call uses a unique HKDF-derived key from your channel’s X25519 keys; relays carry ciphertext only. * Architecture: Feature-First Layered Architecture for maximum reliability and code integrity. - YOUR PRIVACY, OUR MISSION AdHoc DM is perfect for: * Confidential Business: Discussing sensitive projects or internal strategies. * Journalists & Activists: Communicating with sources securely. * Personal Privacy: Keeping your private life away from big tech data mines. * Minimalists: Those who want a messaging tool that does its job and leaves no mess behind. Reclaim your right to a private conversation. Download AdHoc DM today.

Screenshots

EXTRA SAFE4 screens
AdHoc DM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AdHoc DM at 5.0 against EXTRA SAFE's 4.4. AdHoc DM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). EXTRA SAFE's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdHoc DM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTRA SAFE has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of EXTRA SAFE's written reviews are positive against 100% of AdHoc DM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXTRA SAFE ships an update fortnightly, AdHoc DM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EXTRA SAFE versus AdHoc DM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXTRA SAFEAdHoc DM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (103 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlex KeselmanTall Oaks Ventures, LLC.

Customer experience

EXTRA SAFE

All ratings103 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

AdHoc DM

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EXTRA SAFE

No in-app purchases

None

AdHoc DM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXTRA SAFE free?
EXTRA SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AdHoc DM free?
AdHoc DM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EXTRA SAFE or AdHoc DM?
AdHoc DM is rated higher. EXTRA SAFE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while AdHoc DM averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EXTRA SAFE or AdHoc DM have ads?
Neither EXTRA SAFE nor AdHoc DM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXTRA SAFE or AdHoc DM?
EXTRA SAFE ships an update fortnightly, and AdHoc DM every 3 weeks. Most recently, EXTRA SAFE was updated on November 5, 2026 and AdHoc DM on October 31, 2026.

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