Comparison

Off vs X2Chat

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

Head to head
About

Off

Features
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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 β€” 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 Β· End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM Β· Zero metadata β€” no sender, no timestamp, no read receipts stored anywhere Β· Messages exist only in RAM β€” close the app, they're gone Β· No account registration, no phone number, no email MESH NETWORKING Β· Works without Wi-Fi or cellular Β· Range extends through every device running DataSec nearby Β· Location-based channels let you communicate with people in the same area Β· Direct encrypted messages to specific peers ENCRYPTED VOICE CALLS (Pro) Β· Real-time P2P encrypted voice calls Β· Voice effects β€” Deep, High, Robot Β· No call servers log your conversations OPERATIONAL SECURITY Β· PIN lock with biometric authentication Β· Lockout after failed attempts β€” survives app kill Β· Auto identity rotation β€” randomizes your alias every 4 seconds Β· 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/

About

X2Chat

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X2Chat - Secure Messenger Built for Privacy X2Chat is a modern, privacy-first messenger that puts you in control of your data. Every message, file, and call is protected with end-to-end encryption. No one in the middle - not us, not your provider - can read your conversations. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION - RSA-2048 for session key exchange - AES-256-GCM for content (text, files, media) - WebRTC Insertable Streams for calls - true E2E at the RTP-frame level - Trusted-key QR codes - MITM protection from the server itself CALLS FAST AND CLEAR - High-quality 1-on-1 and group audio/video calls - Ultra-low latency through an optimized audio pipeline - Native CallKit integration - lock-screen calls feel like system calls - Adaptive bitrate and resilience on weak networks CLOUD BACKUP WITHOUT COMPROMISE - Encrypted backup secured with your own password - Account restore on a new device via slot_id and password - iCloud Keychain sync for seamless device migration PRIVACY BY DEFAULT - Zero ads, zero tracking - Minimal metadata stored server-side - Open encryption architecture X2Chat fits private conversations, work communications, and everything that should stay strictly between you and your contact.

Screenshots

Off4 screens
X2Chat2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X2Chat at none against Off's 2. X2Chat also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. X2Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Off versus X2Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffX2Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdham QurbonovALEKSANDR GREBENIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Off

Subscriptions2
  • DataSec Pro Monthly$4.997 Days
  • DataSec Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

X2Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X2Chat free?
X2Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Off or X2Chat have ads?
Neither Off nor X2Chat shows ads.

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