Off vs OffGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
OffGrid
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OffGrid: Nearby Chat - Stay Connected Without Internet Bluetooth Chat lets you message people nearby using only Bluetooth - no WiFi, no mobile data, no SIM card, and no signal needed. Camping, traveling, at a festival, at school, or anywhere with no network - chat instantly and privately with anyone close by. Chat works 100% offline. Free to use. No account and no sign-up. What You Can Do - Send text messages offline over Bluetooth - Share photos, files and voice messages - no internet needed - Create group chats with people around you - Run quick polls in your group - Auto-discover nearby users with one tap Longer Range with Mesh Messages can hop through other nearby users to reach friends farther away, so your chat is not limited to a single Bluetooth connection. Private by Design Your messages are sent directly between nearby devices and are not stored on a chat server, so conversations stay between you and the people close by. Fast and Lightweight Quick pairing, smooth chatting, low battery use. Perfect For - Camping, hiking and outdoor trips - Festivals, concerts and crowded events - Schools, campuses and libraries - Flights, subways and remote areas - Emergencies and no-signal situations - Private conversations without the internet How It Works 1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones 2. Open Bluetooth Chat 3. Tap "Find nearby users" 4. Connect and start chatting instantly Why You Will Love It - No internet, WiFi, data or SIM required - Free to use - Private - messages stay between nearby devices, no sign-up - Simple, clean and easy to use - Works offline, light on battery Download Bluetooth Chat now and enjoy the freedom of offline messaging - anytime, anywhere, even with no signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffGrid at none against Off's 2. OffGrid also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Off's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. OffGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Off | OffGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adham Qurbonov | PSCD TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Off
- DataSec Pro Monthly$4.997 Days
- DataSec Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
OffGrid
No in-app purchases









