Comparison

PaperPhonePlus vs 咚咚咚

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

咚咚咚

Features
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和好友做邻居,想念了就敲敲门。 咚咚咚是一个和亲密朋友分享日常的小应用。邀请朋友成为邻居,即使相隔很远,也能随时去对方门前串串门。 想你了,敲敲门 用自己的节奏敲敲朋友的门,传递这一刻的想念。 开门,分享这一刻 收到敲门声,可以分享眼前的瞬间、门镜照自拍或者相册里最新的照片,回应对方的问候。 不在身边,也可以合影留恋 收到好友的照片或者视频,可以合影留恋! 把日常贴在门前 挑几张最近的照片,布置自己的门前。朋友来串门时,就能看看你最近的生活。 把好友的门放在桌面 添加桌面小组件,把好友的门和门前照片放到手机桌面。想去串门时,点击小组件,就能来到对方门前。 用户协议:https://knock-api.5lab.app/user-agreement.html 隐私政策:https://knock-api.5lab.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

PaperPhonePlus4 screens
咚咚咚4 screens

Verdict

The call

PaperPhonePlus and 咚咚咚 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PaperPhonePlus versus 咚咚咚: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperPhonePlus咚咚咚
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB101 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer易捷 刘Mediocre Apps

In-app purchases

None

PaperPhonePlus

No in-app purchases

None

咚咚咚

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaperPhonePlus free?
PaperPhonePlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 咚咚咚 free?
咚咚咚 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaperPhonePlus or 咚咚咚 have ads?
Neither PaperPhonePlus nor 咚咚咚 shows ads.

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