Comparison

B&A vs Silent

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

Head to head
About

B&A

This app provides secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It ensures your conversations and shared media remain private, with features like self-destructing messages for added security. Your profile and contacts are also protected from third-party access.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted chats
  • Secure voice and video calls
  • Protected profile and contacts
  • Self-destructing messages
  • Encrypted media sharing
Features
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End-to-End Encrypted Chat Every message is secured with end-to-end encryption, keeping your chats private. Key Features - Encrypted Chats End-to-end encryption ensures only you and your contact access messages—no third party can intercept. - Secure Calls Free encrypted voice & video calls, anytime, anywhere. - Protected Data Your profile and contacts are end-to-end encrypted; only you and friends can view them (not even B&A). - Self-Destructing Messages Messages vanish after being read—no risk of leakage. - Diverse Sharing Send text, photos, GIFs, audio, videos—all encrypted end-to-end. Keep your conversations truly private.

About

Silent

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Silent — Sovereign Secure Communication for Regulated Organizations (UAE-Hosted) Silent is a secure communication platform built for professionals and organizations that require strict security, regulatory compliance, and full operational control. Hosted entirely on sovereign infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, Silent keeps your conversations, calls, and files protected under enterprise-grade encryption — with data residency and jurisdictional control you can trust. Silent is a multi-tenant service: it is not limited to a single company. Any eligible organization in the UAE can become a customer and use Silent as its secure communication and collaboration solution. Built for Security, Compliance, and Sovereignty Silent is designed for critical and regulated environments — from corporate security teams and financial institutions to government entities and strategic industries. • UAE Sovereign Hosting: All data is processed and stored on infrastructure physically located in the UAE. Your information never leaves the country, supporting data residency and local regulatory requirements. • No Data Harvesting: No tracking, profiling, or analytics on your content. Your communication data is never sold or shared with third parties. • End-to-End Protection: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, reducing the risk of interception, data leakage, or unauthorized access. • Jurisdictional Control: Your data remains under UAE jurisdiction, helping organizations meet internal governance, contractual, and regulatory obligations. Secure Collaboration, Designed for Regulated Teams Empower your teams to collaborate securely, without compromising compliance: • Encrypted Messaging: One-to-one and group chats protected end-to-end. • Secure Voice & Video: High-definition, encrypted calls and video conferences — even on untrusted networks. • Secure File Exchange: Share documents, media, and sensitive files without exposing them to public cloud services. • Self-Destructing Messages: Configure message expiry for highly sensitive information, helping reduce digital footprints. • Private File Container: Organize and protect confidential content within a secure in-app container. • Circles for Teams: Create isolated, secure workspaces for specific projects, departments, or external partners. Controlled Collaboration & Access Governance Silent gives organizations the tools needed to align communication with internal policies and compliance frameworks: • Encrypted File Vault: Centralize critical documents and reports in a protected, access-controlled repository. • Access Management: Define who can view, share, and manage information, reinforcing least-privilege access models. • Screen & Content Sharing: Present and collaborate during secure meetings without exposing content to untrusted platforms. Enterprise-Grade Administrative Control Silent is built for organizations that need more than just messaging — they need governance: • Policy-Based Communication: Apply organization-wide rules to how information is shared and retained. • Role-Based Access: Align permissions with roles and responsibilities across teams and units. • Internal & External Trust Networks: Build secure, controlled communication channels with both internal stakeholders and vetted external partners. Trust. Privacy. Control. Hosted in the UAE. Silent is built on the principle that security and privacy are non-negotiable — especially for organizations operating in sensitive or regulated sectors. With UAE sovereign hosting, strong encryption, and strict access control, Silent helps ensure your digital conversations stay confidential, compliant, and under your control.

Screenshots

B&A4 screens
Silent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B&A at 15.0 against Silent's 17.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B&A ships an update every 2 weeks, Silent every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
B&A versus Silent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB&ASilent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB143 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperB&A Group LimitedCYBER 50 DEFENSE

In-app purchases

None

B&A

No in-app purchases

None

Silent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B&A free?
B&A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silent free?
Silent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B&A or Silent have ads?
Neither B&A nor Silent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B&A or Silent?
B&A ships an update every 2 weeks, and Silent every 4 weeks. Most recently, B&A was updated on October 30, 2026 and Silent on October 30, 2026.

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