Comparison

Secretly vs Gapp Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Secretly

Features
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Secretly is a private messenger that needs no phone number and no email. Your account is a cryptographic key created on your device, and you get a random Secretly ID — nothing that ties your account to your name or your SIM card. NO PHONE NUMBER. NO EMAIL. • Create an account in seconds — no SIM card, no email, no personal details • Add contacts by Secretly ID, QR code or profile link • Your address book is never uploaded • Messages from people you don't know arrive as requests — you decide who can reach you END-TO-END ENCRYPTION • Messages, voice messages and files in private and group chats are end-to-end encrypted with the Double Ratchet algorithm, which provides forward secrecy • One-to-one voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted • Verify a contact in person by scanning their QR code or comparing security codes; Secretly warns you when a contact's keys change • Your chat database is encrypted on your device YOU DECIDE WHO SEES WHAT • Choose who can see your last-seen time, profile photo and forwarded messages, and who can call you: everyone, your contacts or nobody • Auto-delete messages in any chat after 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days • Lock Secretly with a password, a pattern or Face ID / Touch ID • Keep private conversations in a separately locked "Personal" section • Hide chat content in the app switcher • Delete your account at any time, or let it delete itself after a period of inactivity you choose EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT FROM A MESSENGER • Groups with admins and moderators, invite links, @mentions and pinned messages • Group voice and video calls • Replies, reactions, editing, delete for everyone, forwarding and search • Scheduled and silent messages, chat folders • Voice messages, photos, videos and files • Stickers, including a sticker maker that cuts the subject out of your photo on the device (iOS 17 or later) • Link previews are created by the sender, so your device doesn't fetch links you receive • On-device message translation • Encrypted backups protected by your password, plus a recovery kit to restore your account • A Mac app, linked to your iPhone with a QR code OPEN AND HONEST • No ads, no analytics or advertising SDKs • Open source under AGPL-3.0 — anyone can review the code on GitHub • We publish a threat model listing what Secretly protects against and its known limitations • An independent security audit has not been completed yet — we'd rather tell you than let you assume SECRETLY PREMIUM Secretly is free. Premium is optional and adds voice-message transcription on your device, larger files, bigger groups and group calls, premium sticker packs, and personalisation: themes, accent colours, animated wallpapers, avatar frames, profile covers, app icons and ringtones. Security features are never part of Premium. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Secretly works only between Secretly users. It does not send SMS or MMS and does not call phone numbers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.secretlyapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Gapp Messenger

A fast, secure, and free messaging application for instant communication. It allows users to send messages, make voice and video calls, and share various file types. The app prioritizes privacy with strong encryption and offers powerful group chat features.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Crystal-clear voice and video calls
  • Photo, video, and file sharing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Powerful group chats
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Personalization options
Features
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Gapp is a fast, secure, and free messenger that keeps you close to the people who matter. Send messages, make crystal-clear voice and video calls, and share photos, videos, and files — all in one beautifully simple app. Built for speed and privacy, Gapp syncs your chats instantly across iPhone, iPad, and the web, so your conversations are always with you. WHY YOU'LL LOVE GAPP Fast and reliable Messages send the moment you hit enter. Gapp stays quick even on slow connections, so you never wait to be heard. Private and secure Your conversations are protected with strong encryption. You decide what you share and with whom — privacy is the default, not an option. Free, forever No subscriptions, no ads in your chats, no hidden fees. Everything you need to stay connected, at no cost. Powerful group chats Create groups for family, friends, classmates, or your whole team. Share files, pin important messages, and keep everyone on the same page. Voice and video calls Talk face to face or just listen in with high-quality calls that work anywhere. Share anything Send photos, videos, documents, and large files quickly — without losing quality. Yours to personalize Choose themes, colors, and chat backgrounds to make Gapp feel like your own. Always in sync Start a chat on your phone and pick it up on your tablet or computer. Everything stays up to date automatically. Whether you're catching up with friends, coordinating with your team, or staying in touch with loved ones across the world, Gapp gives you a clean, modern, and dependable way to connect. Download Gapp today and experience messaging done right.

Screenshots

Secretly4 screens
Gapp Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gapp Messenger at none against Secretly's 3. Gapp Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Secretly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gapp Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secretly ships an update weekly, Gapp Messenger every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Secretly versus Gapp Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecretlyGapp Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB200 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSecretly SIATT ELD Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Secretly

Subscriptions2
  • Secretly: Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Secretly Lifetime Premium$24.99
None

Gapp Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secretly free?
Secretly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gapp Messenger free?
Gapp Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secretly or Gapp Messenger have ads?
Neither Secretly nor Gapp Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secretly or Gapp Messenger?
Secretly ships an update weekly, and Gapp Messenger every 8 days. Most recently, Secretly was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gapp Messenger on November 5, 2026.

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