Smoke vs Ooples
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smoke
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Your messages deserve better. Smoke is a privacy-first messaging app where your conversations stay private—even from us. End-to-End Encrypted All text messages are encrypted on your device before they're sent. Only you and your recipient can read them. We can't decrypt them. Nobody can. Messages That Disappear Every message automatically vanishes after 48 hours. No endless chat history. No digital footprint. Just conversations that fade away like smoke. No Email. No Phone Number. No Tracking. Create your account with just a username. We don't collect your email, phone number, or personal information. Your identity is yours alone. - Send disappearing text messages - Share photos and videos that expire - Get notified when someone takes a screenshot - See when friends are viewing your messages Friends Only Add friends by username, QR code, or friend request. No spam. No strangers. Just people you choose. Built for Privacy - Screenshot detection alerts - Keys stored securely in your device's keychain - Messages blur after viewing - No ads. No data mining. No surveillance. Ephemeral by Design Everything disappears. Messages, photos, videos—all gone within 48 hours. Have real conversations without the permanent record. Why Smoke? Because your private conversations shouldn't be stored forever in some company's database. Because you shouldn't need to hand over your phone number to send a message. Because privacy should be the default, not a premium feature. Smoke uses military-grade encryption (Curve25519-XSalsa20-Poly1305) to protect your messages. Your private keys never leave your device. We built Smoke because we believe privacy is a right, not a luxury. Perfect for: - Private conversations with friends - Sharing moments that don't need to last forever - Anyone who values digital privacy - People tired of being tracked and monitored Download Smoke and take back your privacy. --- Privacy Policy: http://chiseltheory.com/smokeprivacy.html Support: support@chiseltheory.com © 2025 Chisel Theory LLC. Your messages, your privacy, your choice.
Ooples
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Ooples is a private messaging app made for two people. It gives you a simple and secure space to share messages, photos, voice notes and documents — without groups, public profiles, ads or distractions. Some conversations deserve their own place. Ooples was designed for people who want a more personal and private way to stay connected. What you can do with Ooples: • Send text messages with sent, delivered and read receipts • Share photos from your gallery or camera • Record and send voice messages • Send documents directly from your iPhone • Access all shared files in one place Privacy is built into the app from the start. Messages and files are protected with end-to-end encryption and encrypted on your device before being sent. Neither Ooples nor our server can read your conversations or shared content. To help keep your space protected, Ooples also includes Face ID or Touch ID lock, secure pairing between two iPhones, a verification code to confirm the connection, and a quick wipe option to delete your local data instantly from settings. Getting started is simple. Download Ooples on both iPhones, pair the devices using a QR code or Bluetooth proximity, and start messaging. No account to create. No password to remember. Just two iPhones and one secure conversation. Ooples is built for two people who want a quiet, private and focused space to communicate with confidence. Whether you are sharing a quick message, a photo, a voice note or an important document, everything stays in one private place. Ooples requires two iPhones running iOS 16 or later. An internet connection is required to send and receive messages. Received messages remain accessible offline, and no content data is shared with third parties. Questions or support: support@ooples.fr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smoke at 18.5 against Ooples's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Smoke | Ooples |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chisel Theory LLC | Baptiste LECLERCQ |
In-app purchases
Smoke
No in-app purchases
Ooples
No in-app purchases








