Comparison

Silent vs Off

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

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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.

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Off

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Off-Grid is a secure, serverless messenger built for people who take privacy seriously. Messages travel peer-to-peer over Bluetooth mesh — no servers, no accounts, no logs. When you send a message, it hops through nearby devices to reach its destination. Nothing touches the internet. SECURE BY · End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM · Zero metadata — no sender, no timestamp, no read receipts stored anywhere · Messages exist only in RAM — close the app, they're gone · No account registration, no phone number, no email MESH NETWORKING · Works without Wi-Fi or cellular · Range extends through every device running DataSec nearby · Location-based channels let you communicate with people in the same area · Direct encrypted messages to specific peers ENCRYPTED VOICE CALLS (Pro) · Real-time P2P encrypted voice calls · Voice effects — Deep, High, Robot · No call servers log your conversations OPERATIONAL SECURITY · PIN lock with biometric authentication · Lockout after failed attempts — survives app kill · Auto identity rotation — randomizes your alias every 4 seconds · Panic wipe DataSec does not have access to your messages. We cannot read them, hand them over, or be compelled to produce them. There is nothing to produce. This software is subject to U.S. export control laws (EAR). ECCN 5D002, CCATS Z1894258. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Silent4 screens
Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silent at none against Off's 2. Silent also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Silent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Silent versus Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilentOff
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCYBER 50 DEFENSEAdham Qurbonov

In-app purchases

None

Silent

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Off

Subscriptions2
  • DataSec Pro Monthly$4.997 Days
  • DataSec Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Silent free?
Silent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silent or Off have ads?
Neither Silent nor Off shows ads.

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