GetSafeNow vs Chains Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GetSafeNow
This app offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls, ensuring your conversations are private. It's built on an open standard used by governments for secure communication, with no ads or data tracking.
- End-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video calls
- Encrypted file and photo sharing
- Group calls and conversations
- Custom usernames, no phone number required
- No ads or data tracking
- Encrypted key backup
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Your conversations are nobody else's business. GetSafeNow is free encrypted messaging, and no phone number is needed to sign up. Messages, calls and files are end-to-end encrypted, so only you and the people you talk to can read them. Not even us. ENCRYPTION YOU CAN'T FORGET TO TURN ON Encryption isn't a setting in GetSafeNow. There's no option to turn it off. Every conversation is encrypted, all the time, from your first message. KEY FEATURES - End-to-end encrypted text messages — one-on-one and group conversations - Encrypted voice and video calls - Group voice and video calls - Encrypted file and photo sharing - Encrypted key backup so you never lose your messages - Custom usernames — no phone number required to sign up - No ads, no tracking, no data mining YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL GetSafeNow doesn't make money from your data because we can't see it. We make money from subscriptions. That's the only business model. Your messages don't get analyzed for advertising, sold to data brokers, or used to train AI. If law enforcement asked for your messages, all we could hand over is scrambled data that nobody can read without keys we don't have. FREE AND PAID OPTIONS Use GetSafeNow free to message, call, and share with other GetSafeNow users. Upgrade to a paid private server for your own dedicated communications infrastructure. You become the administrator — invite your team, manage permissions, control which other servers your server connects with. Ideal for organizations, families, or anyone wanting maximum control. GETTING STARTED Sign up with a username, password and email. No phone number needed. If someone invited you to their private server, use the setup code they shared to join automatically. ABOUT SECURITY Your privacy doesn't depend on trusting us. Messages are encrypted on your device before they're sent, and the keys to read them stay with you and the people you talk to. SUPPORT Visit support.getsafenow.app for help articles. Business and Pro customers can also chat with our support team right in the app. Privacy policy: getsafenow.app/privacy
Chains Messenger
A modern, secure messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted messages and calls. Share rich media, discover new connections, and enjoy private group chats. Unlock premium features for enhanced customization and support.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls
- Rich media sharing (photos, GIFs, emojis)
- HD voice and video calls
- Discover feed for new connections
- Encrypted group chats with admin controls
- Customizable themes and larger file uploads (Premium)
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Chains — Private Messaging, Reimagined. Chains is a modern, secure messaging app built for people who value privacy without sacrificing features. Send messages, make calls, share moments, and discover new connections — all wrapped in end-to-end encryption. End-to-End Encrypted Every message and call is secured with industry-standard E2EE. Only you and the person you're talking to can read your conversations — not even we can. Rich Messaging Send text, voice messages, photos, GIFs, and emojis. React to messages, reply in threads, and organize chats into custom folders. HD Voice & Video Calls Crystal-clear one-on-one calls powered by WebRTC. Encrypted end-to-end, with no quality compromise. Discover & Connect Find new people, follow promotions, and explore curated content in the Discover feed. Group Chats Create groups with friends, family, or teams. Encrypted group messaging with admin controls and customizable settings. Send Gifts & Stickers Make conversations more fun with gifts, stickers, and animated reactions. Premium Features Unlock custom themes, larger file uploads, exclusive stickers, and priority support with Chains Premium. Privacy First End-to-end encrypted messages and calls No ads in your chats You control who can contact you Manage active devices and sessions Two-factor authentication Available Worldwide Supports 12 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Built for Mobile Beautiful, fast, and intuitive — designed from the ground up for iPhone and iPad. Download Chains today and take back control of your conversations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GetSafeNow at none against Chains Messenger's 2. Chains Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Chains Messenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GetSafeNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GetSafeNow against 5.0 for Chains Messenger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
GetSafeNow ships an update weekly, Chains Messenger every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | GetSafeNow | Chains Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Get Safe Now, LLC | Antonio Gomez Sunye |
Customer experience
GetSafeNow
Chains Messenger
In-app purchases
GetSafeNow
No in-app purchases
Chains Messenger
- Chains Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly$35.901 Year
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