Veil vs Between
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Between
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Welcome to Between, the chat application built from the ground up for ultimate privacy and security. Unlike traditional messaging apps that route and store your conversations on central servers, Between is entirely decentralized. By utilizing advanced WebRTC technology, Between establishes a direct, secure, peer-to-peer connection between you and your contacts. Once connected, your data travels directly from your device to theirs with no middlemen, corporate servers, and no tracking. TRUE PRIVACY Your messages are for your eyes only. Every message and image sent through Between is heavily encrypted end-to-end. We don’t have access to your messages, we don't track your usage, and we don't sell your data. NO ACCOUNTS REQUIRED Say goodbye to handing over your phone number or email address just to send a message. Between generates a secure, cryptographic connection ID locally on your device. Just share your ID with a friend, and you’re ready to chat. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Your chat history and contact list are stored securely and locally on your own device. You have full control over your data and can completely wipe your local database at any time with just a few taps. FEATURES: Direct P2P Connections: Lightning-fast messaging through WebRTC data channels. End-to-End Encryption: Keeps your conversations secure. Built-in Contacts: Save your friends' connection IDs with custom names and profile pictures. No Central Storage: If it's not on your phone, it doesn't exist. Modern & Intuitive: A beautiful, native iOS experience designed for simplicity. Open-source: view and verify the code at any time. (Note: Between requires an active internet connection to establish the initial peer-to-peer handshake.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Veil at every 4 days against Between's fortnightly. Veil also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Veil ships an update every 4 days, Between fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Veil | Between |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ai Analytics LLC | Bryce Agostini |
In-app purchases
Veil
No in-app purchases
Between
No in-app purchases







