# Private Message Box vs Send Safe Message

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send Safe Message at 64% against Private Message Box's 7%. Send Safe Message also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (97 vs 23). Private Message Box's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Message Box sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Send Safe Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Send Safe Message holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Private Message Box's written reviews are positive against 64% of Send Safe Message's.

Private Message Box ships an update monthly, Send Safe Message every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Message Box | Send Safe Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613/reviews) | **[4.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vartit Technology Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/907028616) | [qaqee Tecnologia da informacao](https://appshunter.io/developer/863410441) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Message Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613)

Secure your private conversations with password protection. Send unlimited texts, photos, and location details to other users for free. Enhance your privacy with a virtual number option.

**Highlights:** Password protected conversations, Free texting between users, Send unlimited text, photo, and location, Full emoji support, Virtual number for hidden communication, Privacy Guard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proversion | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone1 Yearly | $21.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone2 Yearly | $58.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone3 Yearly | $102.99 | per year |
| Get SMS Balance | $6.99 | one-time |


### Send Safe Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741)

Send private text and picture messages that automatically disappear after being viewed once. This encrypted messaging tool works across various platforms without requiring recipients to install anything.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages after one view, Send text and pictures, No recipient installation needed, Industry-standard encryption, Messages erased after weeks if not seen, Optional local message erasure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom intro and no ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Message Box free?

Private Message Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Send Safe Message free?

Send Safe Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Message Box or Send Safe Message?

Send Safe Message is rated higher. Private Message Box averages 3.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Send Safe Message averages 4.0 from 97 ratings.

### Do Private Message Box or Send Safe Message have ads?

Both Private Message Box and Send Safe Message show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Message Box or Send Safe Message?

Private Message Box ships an update monthly, and Send Safe Message every 8 months. Most recently, Private Message Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Send Safe Message on October 24, 2026.

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