PGP Chat vs Dash Chat Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PGP Chat
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SecurePGP Chat brings military-grade privacy to your iPhone. Built on the OpenPGP standard, it lets you send and receive encrypted messages that only you and your contact can read โ no servers, no tracking, and no data sharing.
Dash Chat Messenger
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Dash Chat is in pre-alpha - please don't rely on it for everyday messaging yet. We're building a messaging app designed to keep working when the internet doesn't, and to keep your conversations private. We're not there yet - this is early, experimental software under active development. The app does not currently implement any encryption mechanism for messages. What it does today: - One-to-one direct messages. - Pair the mobile app with the desktop Dash Chat app, which runs a local server on your WiFi network. - Create group chats, add members to those groups and send group messages. - Send images and voice messages. - Peer-to-peer synchronization that doesn't require internet access. What we're building toward: - Group chat member management. - Private, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Expect bugs and breaking changes - we'd love your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PGP Chat at 15.1 against Dash Chat Messenger's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PGP Chat ships an update every 5 days, Dash Chat Messenger every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PGP Chat | Dash Chat Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sandro Meier | Guillem Cordoba |
In-app purchases
PGP Chat
No in-app purchases
Dash Chat Messenger
No in-app purchases








