Comparison

X2Chat vs PeerLink X

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

Head to head
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.

About

PeerLink X

A private, open-source messenger offering secure chats, group conversations, and voice/video calls. It allows users to maintain control over their communication infrastructure through self-hosted server options.

Highlights
  • Private messaging
  • Group chats
  • Voice and video calls
  • Open-source code
  • Self-hosted infrastructure
  • Custom server configuration
Features
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PeerLink X is a private, open-source messenger for secure chats, group conversations, voice and video calls, and self-hosted communication. Stay connected with friends, family, teams, and communities while keeping more control over the infrastructure used for your communication. PRIVATE MESSAGING Send private messages through a clean and modern chat interface. PeerLink X is designed for everyday personal and team communication. GROUP CHATS Create group conversations for friends, families, teams, projects, and communities. VOICE & VIDEO CALLS Make voice and video calls directly from PeerLink X and communicate without switching between multiple apps. OPEN-SOURCE MESSENGER PeerLink X is open source. The source code of both the mobile application and server components is publicly available for review. Open-source development makes it possible to inspect how the application works and independently deploy the communication infrastructure. SELF-HOSTED SERVERS PeerLink X supports self-hosted communication infrastructure. Advanced users, teams, and organizations can run their own servers instead of depending entirely on a centralized messaging service. FLEXIBLE SERVER CONFIGURATION PeerLink X supports configurable Bootstrap, Relay, and TURN servers. Server configuration can be added to the application using a QR code available on the official PeerLink X website. RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY Relay and TURN support helps PeerLink X maintain communication across different networks and network configurations. PRIVACY-FOCUSED COMMUNICATION PeerLink X is designed around private communication and reducing unnecessary dependence on centralized services. KEY FEATURES • Private messaging • Group chats • Voice calls • Video calls • Open-source code • Self-hosted messenger infrastructure • Custom server configuration • Bootstrap, Relay and TURN support • QR-based initial server setup • Modern and simple interface PeerLink X is designed for users looking for a private messenger, secure chat app, open-source messenger, self-hosted chat, private voice calls, video calls, and greater control over their communication infrastructure. OPEN SOURCE & SELF-HOSTED Application source code: https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink Server source code: https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink_servers Official website, server configuration and QR setup: https://simplegear.org

Screenshots

X2Chat2 screens
PeerLink X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: X2Chat at 4 against PeerLink X's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

X2Chat ships an update every 6 days, PeerLink X weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
X2Chat versus PeerLink X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX2ChatPeerLink X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEKSANDR GREBENINVladimir Zarkov

In-app purchases

None

X2Chat

No in-app purchases

None

PeerLink X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X2Chat free?
X2Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeerLink X free?
PeerLink X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X2Chat or PeerLink X have ads?
Neither X2Chat nor PeerLink X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X2Chat or PeerLink X?
X2Chat ships an update every 6 days, and PeerLink X weekly. Most recently, X2Chat was updated on October 23, 2026 and PeerLink X on October 18, 2026.

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