Comparison

SaltIM vs NetSfere Secure Messaging

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

Head to head
About

SaltIM

This secure communication app provides encrypted messaging and calls for organizations prioritizing privacy. It offers robust control features to protect sensitive information and maintain trusted relationships.

Highlights
  • Secure one-to-one and group chat
  • End-to-end encrypted voice calls
  • Multi-party secure conference calling
  • Secure document attachments
  • Message retention policies
  • Screenshot protection
Features
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SaltIM - Secure Your Communications Keep your conversations private with the SaltIM Secure Communicator. We offer ‘Peace of Mind’ for organisations who value their privacy, by giving them complete control and secure communications, to protect their trusted relationships and stay safe. Salt Communications is the first company to provide a solution for encrypted communications between devices with extensive centralised control for the enterprise. SaltIM is the best armour enterprises have to protect trade secrets and other sensitive, strategic and proprietary information. Constantly evolving interception technology means that the networks and services used by the phone to be compromised, allowing the information shared between vulnerable apps to be available to a sophisticated adversary. Salt Communication’s rock-solid encryption framework together with its focus on mobile usability, deployment flexibility, and comprehensive control functions make it simple to strengthen and reinforce our client’s security posture. Salt Communication's customers include; Defense & Security organisations, Law Firms, Large Oil & Gas companies, Financial Institutions; Wealth Management Firms and clients from other industries. Salt Communications Key Features: • Secure one-to-one and group chat • End-to-end encryption of voice calls • Multi-party secure conference calling • Secure document attachments • Closed user groups • Message broadcasting feature • On-premise installation options • Message retention policies: self-destruct or on demand • Screenshot protection • Metadata management (multiple options) • Full white-label capabilities • Integration with DMS platforms • Agnostic of all EMM/UEM products For more information about Salt Communications and the services they offer contact info@saltdna.com. To gain access to the Salt Secure Communications platform and avail of a free trial, contact sales@saltdna.com.

About

NetSfere Secure Messaging

This app offers secure, encrypted messaging, voice, and video for enterprises. It provides centralized control and compliance with global regulations, enhancing productivity and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Quantum-proof end-to-end encryption
  • Centralized administrative control
  • Regulatory compliance (FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
  • Secure voice and video calls
  • Mobile-first enterprise messaging
Features
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NetSfere combines mobile messaging, voice, and video into a highly available, encrypted, compliant, and quantum-proof platform providing enterprises with a private, secure, and centrally managed cloud-based service. As a mobile-first and enterprise-first messaging app, NetSfere offers a robust set of features that improve productivity and help enterprises comply with regulatory standards. Key Benefits include: Security: An industry-first Quantum-Proof Secure Communication Platform powered by ML-KEM 1024 end-to-end encryption that provides robust protection for sensitive business data and intellectual property, ensuring a secure communication environment for enterprises. Control: A centralized administrative control panel with comprehensive capabilities to manage all facets of the communication platform, encompassing user provisioning, end-user policies, and privileges as prescribed by the enterprise. Compliance: Comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that enable enterprises to achieve complete regulatory compliance by adhering to the most stringent and dynamic global compliance and privacy standards of FedRAMP, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, FINRA, SOX, DFA, and other relevant regulations. Engagement: Drives collaboration and productivity by empowering employees to communicate securely and safely over their preferred channels for communication – text, voice, and video in an instantaneous, contextual, and highly engaging mobile messaging environment.

Screenshots

SaltIM4 screens
NetSfere Secure Messaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SaltIM at every 9 days against NetSfere Secure Messaging's every 2 months. SaltIM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NetSfere Secure Messaging's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SaltIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSfere Secure Messaging has 115 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SaltIM's written reviews are positive against 93% of NetSfere Secure Messaging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SaltIM ships an update every 9 days, NetSfere Secure Messaging every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SaltIM versus NetSfere Secure Messaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaltIMNetSfere Secure Messaging
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB133 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSoloVPNInfinite Convergence Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

SaltIM

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetSfere Secure Messaging

All ratings115 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

SaltIM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NetSfere Secure Messaging

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot delete downloaded pictures
  • Login issues on iPad
  • Push notifications for muted chats
  • App crashes when opening broadcasts
  • No notifications for new messages on iOS until app is opened
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  • Constant glitches and encrypted message errors
  • Freezes when typing, losing typed messages
  • Adding contact to thread removes other contacts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to delete downloaded pictures
  • More sticker and emoji options
  • Ability to ring someone when in conference
  • Organize photos and documents received
  • Attachment gallery
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  • Streamline saving files

In-app purchases

None

SaltIM

No in-app purchases

None

NetSfere Secure Messaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaltIM free?
SaltIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetSfere Secure Messaging free?
NetSfere Secure Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SaltIM or NetSfere Secure Messaging?
SaltIM is rated higher. SaltIM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NetSfere Secure Messaging averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.
Do SaltIM or NetSfere Secure Messaging have ads?
Neither SaltIM nor NetSfere Secure Messaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SaltIM or NetSfere Secure Messaging?
SaltIM ships an update every 9 days, and NetSfere Secure Messaging every 2 months. Most recently, SaltIM was updated on September 9, 2026 and NetSfere Secure Messaging on September 7, 2026.

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