Comparison

PrivTalk vs Murmur Input

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

Head to head
About

PrivTalk

This app provides end-to-end encrypted messaging to ensure your conversations remain private. It features self-destructing messages and local key storage for maximum security. Enjoy secure one-on-one and group chats with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local key storage
  • Self-destructing messages
  • Secure 1-on-1 chats
  • Secure group chats
  • User-friendly design
Features
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PrivTalk: End-to-End Encrypted Messaging for Total Privacy Worried about chat leaks, screen peeking, or the consequences of a lost or stolen phone? PrivTalk is the privacy-first messaging app that puts you in control. We use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to ensure your conversations remain strictly between you and the intended recipients. How PrivTalk Protects You: End-to-End Encryption: Your messages are encrypted on your device before they are sent. They remain scrambled during transmission and can only be decrypted by the recipient's device. Local Key Storage: Your unique decryption keys are generated and stored only on your phone. Our servers never have access to your keys or your unencrypted messages. This is a true zero-knowledge system. Leak Prevention: Safeguards your privacy against phone theft, loss, or unauthorized access. Even if someone has your phone, your chats are unreadable without the key. Key Features: Self-Destructing Messages: Set timers for messages to automatically disappear after being read or after a set period. Secure 1-on-1 & Group Chats: Create encrypted conversations for both private dialogs and secure groups. User-Friendly Design: Enjoy powerful security without complexity. Privacy is just a tap away. Our Promise: Your privacy is non-negotiable. PrivTalk is built on the principle that you should own your data. We don't collect your messages, and we never will. Download PrivTalk today and experience true peace of mind. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled, and will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of each billing cycle. This service is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Murmur Input

This app provides on-device text encryption, transforming your messages into encrypted emojis. Securely share messages with other users via QR codes or direct pairing. It supports 11 languages and offers offline dictionaries, with optional premium features for expanded key storage and group creation.

Highlights
  • On-device text encryption
  • Encrypted emoji messages
  • QR code and ECDH pairing
  • 11 language support
  • Offline dictionaries
  • Light/dark mode
  • Message expiry options
Features
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Murmur Input adds on-device text encryption to your everyday typing. Write in the keyboard, turn your message into encrypted emojis, and send it through your chosen messaging app. Copy a supported encrypted message and tap Read/Paste to read it inside Murmur's keyboard. Connect with other Murmur users through a shared-key QR invitation or private ECDH pairing. Both participants need Murmur and the matching key or completed pairing. Murmur prepares messages; you choose when to send them in your chat app. Type in 11 languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, and Korean. All 12 keyboard language options are free. Use offline dictionaries, optional local word learning, keyboard size controls, and light or dark appearance. Free includes 3 QR key slots and 1 ECDH key slot. The ECDH slot holds a one-to-one pair or a received group invitation. Premium is an optional lifetime purchase for more key storage and creating private groups of 3–10 people. Storage capacity depends on key size and secure-storage limits. There is no subscription. Optional developer-support purchases are separate and do not unlock Premium. Encryption, decryption, and dictionary lookup run on your device. No Murmur account, advertising, or cross-app tracking. Enable Murmur in iOS keyboard settings. Allow Full Access is needed for shared secure key storage and supported clipboard features; the keyboard does not upload typing, messages, or keys. Some apps and secure text fields do not allow custom keyboards. Choose invitation and message expiry. Expiry limits future reading in Murmur; it does not erase copies held by other apps or people. Ordinary typing is visible to the app receiving it, and recipients can copy readable text. Pair only with people you trust. Support: jwyang999@gmail.com Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/murmurinputprivacypolicy Auto-read clipboard is On by default when no choice is saved. While Murmur’s keyboard is open, it can decrypt supported copied messages and save invitations. Turn it Off in keyboard settings if you prefer manual reading; Read/Paste always remains available. Full Access and iOS paste permission are required. It never sends a message automatically.

Screenshots

PrivTalk4 screens
Murmur Input4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Murmur Input at 5.0 against PrivTalk's 3.0. Murmur Input also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. PrivTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $38.00 per 7 days and Murmur Input sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Murmur Input holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivTalk ships an update every 3 months, Murmur Input every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrivTalk versus Murmur Input: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivTalkMurmur Input
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer极算科技Junwei Yang

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PrivTalk

Subscriptions3
  • per week$38.007 Days
  • per month$98.001 Month
  • per year$199.001 Year
One-time6
  • 30天会员$4.99
  • 30天群聊会员$9.99
  • 90天会员$14.99
Show 3 more
  • 90天群聊会员$29.99
  • 360天会员$39.99
  • 360天群聊会员$99.99
6 purchases

Murmur Input

One-time6
  • Support Murmur Input$4.99
  • Support Murmur Input$9.99
  • Support Murmur Input$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Murmur Premium$24.99
  • Support Murmur Input$49.99
  • Support Murmur Input$99.99

Questions

Is PrivTalk free?
PrivTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murmur Input free?
Murmur Input is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrivTalk or Murmur Input?
Murmur Input is rated higher. PrivTalk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Murmur Input averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PrivTalk or Murmur Input have ads?
Neither PrivTalk nor Murmur Input shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivTalk or Murmur Input?
PrivTalk ships an update every 3 months, and Murmur Input every 2 days. Most recently, PrivTalk was updated on October 25, 2026 and Murmur Input on October 29, 2026.

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