Comparison

ChatOrbit vs Veil

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

Head to head
About

ChatOrbit

Features
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ChatOrbit lets two people connect in a private, time-limited chat session. No accounts, no sign-ups, no profiles — just a shared token and a secure connection. HOW IT WORKS 1. One person generates a unique session token 2. They share the token with their contact through any channel they choose 3. The other person enters the token to join 4. A secure, encrypted session begins with a countdown timer 5. When time runs out, the session closes and everything disappears This is intentional, private communication between two people who choose to connect — not random matching, not a social network. ENCRYPTION & PRIVACY Every message is encrypted end-to-end using AES-256-GCM with keys derived directly on your device. The server relays encrypted data but never sees your messages, never stores them, and never has the keys to decrypt them. Messages exist only in device memory during an active session. There are no server-side archives, no chat history, no message database. When the session ends, the content is gone permanently. PEER-TO-PEER VIDEO Start a video call with one tap. Video and audio stream directly between devices using WebRTC — no server in the middle. Camera and microphone permissions are requested only when you initiate or accept a call. NO ACCOUNTS, NO DATA COLLECTION ChatOrbit does not require registration, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personal information to use. There are no user profiles, no contact lists, and no way to search for or discover other users. Two people connect only when they both possess the same token. We do not collect usage data, analytics, advertising identifiers, or diagnostics. ChatOrbit contains no ads and no tracking. SAFETY & MODERATION ChatOrbit is a private, token-gated, one-on-one messenger. There is no public content, no user discovery, and no way for strangers to contact each other. Both participants must intentionally share a token to connect. A built-in Report Abuse mechanism is accessible during any active session. Submitting a report immediately terminates the session and notifies our incident response team. Reports can flag immediate threats, criminal activity, or request follow-up investigation. Because sessions are ephemeral with no persistent user identity, ending a session permanently severs the connection — there is no mechanism for a blocked user to reconnect without a new, mutually shared token. Contact information for our legal and privacy teams is published within the app at all times. TIME-LIMITED SESSIONS Choose how long your session lasts — from minutes to hours. The countdown starts when both participants join. Sessions can also be ended manually at any time by either participant. MULTILINGUAL Available in English, Slovak, and Hungarian. Download ChatOrbit and experience truly private communication.

About

Veil

A private messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video calls. It requires no personal information to create an identity and supports disappearing messages for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Encrypted voice and video calls
  • Encrypted group channels
  • No phone number or email required
  • Disappearing messages
  • Identity backup and recovery
Features
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Veil is an end-to-end encrypted messenger designed for people who value privacy. No phone number required. No email required. Just create an identity and start messaging. REAL ENCRYPTION, NOT THEATER Every message is encrypted with the Double Ratchet protocol before it leaves your device. Voidly cannot read your messages. We store only encrypted ciphertext that is mathematically unreadable without your private key. KEY FEATURES: End-to-End Encrypted Messaging Send text messages, voice notes, and images with military-grade encryption. Each message uses a unique key derived from the Double Ratchet, providing forward secrecy. Voice & Video Calls Make encrypted voice and video calls over WebRTC. Call signaling is routed through the encrypted relay. Encrypted Group Channels Create or join group channels with NaCl secretbox encryption. Share information securely with your community. No Phone Number Required Your identity is a cryptographic keypair generated on your device. No personal information needed. Share your identity via QR code or invite link. Disappearing Messages Set messages to auto-delete after 5 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days. Identity Backup & Recovery Export your cryptographic identity as a JSON file. Import it on another device to access your encrypted messages. PRIVACY BY DESIGN: - Zero-knowledge relay (server stores only ciphertext) - No tracking, no analytics, no ads - No cookies, no fingerprinting - DID-based identity (no personal data) Built by Ai Analytics LLC. Learn more at voidly.ai/veil

Screenshots

ChatOrbit4 screens
Veil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Veil at every 4 days against ChatOrbit's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChatOrbit ships an update fortnightly, Veil every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ChatOrbit versus Veil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatOrbitVeil
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerernest rozloznikAi Analytics LLC

In-app purchases

None

ChatOrbit

No in-app purchases

None

Veil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChatOrbit free?
ChatOrbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Veil free?
Veil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChatOrbit or Veil have ads?
Neither ChatOrbit nor Veil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChatOrbit or Veil?
ChatOrbit ships an update fortnightly, and Veil every 4 days. Most recently, ChatOrbit was updated on September 11, 2026 and Veil on September 18, 2026.

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