PGP Messenger vs Close2 App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PGP Messenger
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PGP Chat is a privacy-first messenger built for secure everyday communication. Every message is protected with end-to-end encryption using OpenPGP, so only you and the intended recipient can read it.
Close2 App
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Close2 helps people at the same event or place connect without turning the moment into a public feed. Use Close2 to see nearby presence, join private event rooms, view profiles, send messages and stay in control with block, report, privacy and account deletion tools. For event hosts, Close2 supports QR/code access, branded event spaces and public-room reporting while keeping direct messages private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PGP Messenger at 3 against Close2 App's 1. PGP Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PGP Messenger ships an update every 2 days, Close2 App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PGP Messenger | Close2 App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sandro Meier | Diego Manesevich |
In-app purchases
PGP Messenger
No in-app purchases
Close2 App
No in-app purchases
