Comparison

Startel Secure Messaging Plus vs ASRM 2026

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ASRM 2026

Features
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The ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress and Expo will be held October 24–28, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. Log in to view sessions and papers saved as favorites. View schedules, locations, floor plans, and people. Attendees will now be able to enhance their meeting experience using the mobile app.

Screenshots

Startel Secure Messaging Plus3 screens
ASRM 20263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ASRM 2026 at 15.0 against Startel Secure Messaging Plus's 18.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Startel Secure Messaging Plus versus ASRM 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartel Secure Messaging PlusASRM 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB148 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStartel CorporationM Events Meeting Technologies Inc

In-app purchases

None

Startel Secure Messaging Plus

No in-app purchases

None

ASRM 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Startel Secure Messaging Plus free?
Startel Secure Messaging Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASRM 2026 free?
ASRM 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Startel Secure Messaging Plus or ASRM 2026 have ads?
Neither Startel Secure Messaging Plus nor ASRM 2026 shows ads.

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