Obliv vs PaperPhonePlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Obliv
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Obliv is a messenger for people who want their conversations to actually disappear. No phone number. No email. No backups. No recovery. Just a six-digit PIN you memorise, and messages that vanish from our servers the moment your device acknowledges them. End-to-end encrypted on your device before anything leaves it. The server is zero-knowledge — it cannot read, index, or recover what you send. Features • Text, photo, video, voice notes, and files • Encrypted audio and video calls with native iOS call integration • Private group chats with automatic key rotation when membership changes • Contact exchange by QR code or short ID — no directory, no lookups, no phone book • Panic wipe after repeated wrong PIN attempts. No recovery. No exceptions. • Screenshot and screen-recording protection on sensitive screens • No analytics. No crash reporting. No advertising. No third-party tracking. • PIN-only unlock. No biometrics. No device-key storage. Threat model Obliv is designed for people who expect their devices to be seized, inspected, or lost. Your identity lives on-device, encrypted with a key derived from your PIN using a slow, brute-force-resistant function. Biometrics are deliberately unsupported — no one can unlock Obliv by holding your phone up to your face. If you forget your PIN, the identity is gone. This is the point. What we store On our servers: public keys so peers can find you, transient encrypted envelopes that are deleted the moment your device acknowledges them, and opaque push tokens for wake-up notifications. Nothing else. No message content, no contact lists, no conversation history, no behavioural data. Limitations Obliv is intentionally single-device. Multi-device support widens the attack surface and is not supported. If you reset your phone or reinstall Obliv, you start over. Obliv is independent. Not affiliated with Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other messenger.
PaperPhonePlus
A private messaging app offering end-to-end encryption with quantum-resistant technology. Share messages, media, and moments with enhanced privacy controls and self-hosted server options.
- End-to-end quantum-resistant encryption
- Rich media sharing (text, photos, video, voice)
- Group voice and video calls
- Moments and Timeline for sharing
- Auto-delete messages
- Self-hosted server option
- Two-Factor Authentication
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PaperPhone Plus — Secure, Private Messaging PaperPhone Plus is a privacy-first instant messaging app built with cutting-edge end-to-end encryption. Every private conversation is protected by hybrid quantum-safe cryptography, ensuring your messages remain confidential — today and in the future. SECURE MESSAGING • End-to-end encrypted private chats using X25519 + Kyber KEM hybrid encryption • Double Ratchet protocol with forward secrecy — each message uses a unique key • Quantum-resistant encryption protects against future threats • Encryption keys are generated and stored only on your device — never on our servers • Verify encryption security with Safety Numbers RICH COMMUNICATION • Send text, photos, videos, voice messages, files, and stickers • Real-time voice and video calls with crystal-clear quality • Group voice and video calls — stay connected with your team • Group chats for family, friends, and communities • Typing indicators and read receipts for private conversations • Built-in emoji keyboard and sticker packs MOMENTS & TIMELINE • Share photos, videos, and thoughts with friends through Moments • Control who sees your posts with granular visibility settings (public, selected friends only, or exclude specific contacts) • Browse and interact with the community Timeline • Post anonymously on the Timeline for open discussions • Like and comment on posts from friends and the community PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST • No phone number or email required to sign up — just pick a username • Auto-delete messages with configurable timers (1 day to 30 days) • Privacy controls for Moments — hide specific friends' posts or hide yours from them • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with TOTP for account security • Session management — view and revoke active devices at any time • Delete your account and all associated data permanently whenever you choose CONTENT SAFETY • Community guidelines and Terms of Use establish clear standards for appropriate behavior • Report objectionable content directly from any post, comment, or message • Block abusive users instantly — blocked users' content is removed from your feed immediately • All reports are reviewed and acted upon within 24 hours STAY CONNECTED • Push notifications powered by Apple Push Notification service (APNs) keep you informed • QR code scanning to quickly add friends or join groups • Friend tags to organize your contacts into custom groups • Remark names for contacts — set personalized display names • Group management with invite links, member roles, and group notices SELF-HOSTED & OPEN • Connect to any compatible server — you choose where your data lives • Proxy support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) for flexible network configurations • Open-source architecture that puts you in control DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful, modern interface with Dark Mode support • Available in 8 languages: English, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Русский, Español • Key fingerprint verification for maximum security assurance • Lightweight and fast — optimized for a smooth experience on iPhone and iPad Your privacy is not a feature — it's our foundation. PaperPhone Plus gives you the freedom to communicate securely without compromising on the rich messaging experience you expect. Privacy Policy: Available within the app Terms of Use: Available within the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PaperPhonePlus at every 2 days against Obliv's every 3 weeks. 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.
Obliv ships an update every 3 weeks, PaperPhonePlus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Obliv | PaperPhonePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Okidooki AG | 易捷 刘 |
In-app purchases
Obliv
No in-app purchases
PaperPhonePlus
No in-app purchases









