Startel Secure Messaging Plus vs DAHN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Startel Secure Messaging Plus
This app provides a secure and HIPAA-compliant method for sending and receiving text messages. It features end-to-end encryption, expiring messages, and remote wipe capabilities to protect sensitive information.
- HIPAA and HITECH compliant
- End-to-end message encryption
- Expiring messages (up to 30 days)
- Voice and image attachments
- Remote wipe capability
- Device receipt notifications
- Multi-device single login
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The Startel Secure Messaging Plus application is a safe and effective way to send and receive HIPAA compliant text messages. Message content and attachments are encrypted on servers and on smartphones, and in transmission. Fully configurable, senders are in complete control of determining the length of message life within a maximum 30 day period. Selected features include: expiring messages, voice/image attachment capability, remote wipe capability and device receipt notifications. Startel Secure Messaging Plus supports HIPAA and HITECH compliance. Users can receive messages across multiple devices using a single login including tablets, smartphones, and personal computers. If protecting your sensitive text messages is of importance to you, your organization and your industry – choose right and depend on Startel Secure Messaging Plus.
DAHN
This app uses AI to help hospice nurses create accurate and professional documentation quickly. It streamlines the note-taking process, ensuring compliance with healthcare data regulations.
- AI-Powered Visit Notes
- Streamlined Documentation Workflow
- HIPAA-Compliant
- Privacy Focused (No Data Stored)
- Quick Note Generation
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DAHN – Expert Intelligence-Powered Documentation for Hospice Nurses DAHN is a secure, HIPAA-compliant mobile app designed to make hospice documentation faster, easier, and more accurate for nurses. Whether you're documenting during a visit or wrapping up your shift, DAHN helps you create clear, professional notes in just minutes. Key Features Expert Intelligence-Powered Visit Notes: Quickly generate well-structured, professional notes using expert guidance tailored to your visit details and documentation criteria. Streamlined Documentation Workflow: Reduce documentation time while maintaining clarity, precision, and consistency. Privacy First. No Data Stored: DAHN does not store personal patient information, helping support privacy and HIPAA requirements. How It Works Select your visit details and relevant patient criteria. DAHN uses expert-guided intelligence to help build a complete, professional note. Review, edit, and finalize your documentation in minutes. Designed specifically for hospice care, DAHN helps reduce documentation stress, save valuable time, and allow you to focus on what matters most: patient care. Note: A login provided by your agency or administrator is required to access the app. Download DAHN today and experience smarter, faster hospice documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DAHN at 80% against Startel Secure Messaging Plus's 16%. DAHN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Startel Secure Messaging Plus ships an update every 4 months, DAHN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Startel Secure Messaging Plus | DAHN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Startel Coporation | Amity Staffing |
Customer experience
Startel Secure Messaging Plus
DAHN
In-app purchases
Startel Secure Messaging Plus
No in-app purchases
DAHN
No in-app purchases
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