Evercrypted vs nost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evercrypted
This app provides enhanced message security with post-quantum end-to-end encryption, protected by a password and a special keyboard that prevents keyloggers. It offers a secure communication channel without requiring a phone number.
- Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption
- Password-protected messages
- Keylogger-proof in-app keyboard
- No phone number required
- Open-source
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Evercrypted adds another layer of security on top of Post-Quantum End-to-End cryptography by password-protecting your messages and providing a built-in-app keyboard that key-loggers cannot track. No phone number required. Not free, no gifs or emojis, but open-source. Terms of Use: https://evercrypted.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://evercrypted.com/privacy-policy
nost
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nost is a privacy-first communication app built for secure, simple, and reliable conversations. Private messages and one-to-one voice calls are protected with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Your conversations stay on your devices—not on our servers. Encrypted messages are temporarily stored only while awaiting delivery and are removed from the server after they have been delivered or read. Key Features • End-to-end encrypted one-to-one and group messaging • Hybrid post-quantum encryption (PQC) for enhanced long-term security • Secure end-to-end encrypted one-to-one voice calls • Murmur, a public community for sharing short posts and connecting with people around the world • On-device translation for Murmur posts and comments in supported languages • Photos, videos, voice messages, files, stickers, reactions, replies, and message forwarding • Sign in with Google, Sign in with Apple, or email • nost Mode – automatically deletes messages within 5 minutes after they have been viewed Privacy First nost is designed to minimize the amount of personal data stored on servers. Your private conversations remain on your devices, while encrypted messages exist on our servers only temporarily for delivery before being removed. Privacy is not just a feature—it’s the foundation of nost. Your conversations belong only to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nost at none against Evercrypted's 1. Evercrypted's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Evercrypted sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. nost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Evercrypted ships an update every 3 days, nost every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evercrypted | nost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Irakli Koridze | SUNGDO PARK |
In-app purchases
Evercrypted
- Evercrypted Premium$9.991 Month
nost
No in-app purchases






