Comparison

Pryvate vs CloudVeil Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Pryvate

This secure communication app offers encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls for individuals and businesses. It provides reliable global connectivity, file sharing, and advanced features like scheduled meetings and remote data control. Designed with privacy at its core, it ensures your conversations remain protected.

Highlights
  • Encrypted messaging
  • High-quality voice and video calls
  • Group conferencing
  • File and document sharing
  • Scheduled meetings
  • Secure email
  • Multi-device access
Features
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Your messages, calls, and emails belong to you, not your carrier, not advertisers, not governments. Pryvate is the only all-in-one encrypted messenger with military-grade security and post-quantum encryption, trusted by professionals, journalists, and privacy-conscious individuals across 100+ countries. Download free. No phone number required. WHY PRYVATE? Most "secure" apps protect one thing. Pryvate protects everything, calls, messages, email, video, and browsing, in a single app, without storing your data on central servers. - Military-grade RSA-4096 + AES-256 encryption - Post-quantum ZRTP for voice and video calls - OS-proof privacy — your phone's operating system cannot access in-app data - Zero data collection — we don't know who you are - Works in restricted networks and low-bandwidth environments - Anti-blocking technology for use in censored regions FEATURES SECURE MESSAGING Encrypted instant messaging with self-destruct timers, delete-for-all, and screenshot detection alerts. ENCRYPTED CALLS Crystal-clear voice and video calls, on-net and off-net, protected by post-quantum ZRTP encryption. Low data use, works even while travelling on mobile data. VIDEO CONFERENCING Unlimited encrypted group video calls. No time limits. SECURE EMAIL End-to-end encrypted email, built into the app. ANONYMOUS BROWSING Private web browsing included, no tracking, no history stored. ANONYMOUS PHONE CAPABILITIES Get an anonymous number directly in-app. No SIM required. Ideal for sensitive situations or when discretion matters. REMOTE WIPE Lost your device? Wipe all your Pryvate data remotely from another device instantly. GLOBAL CALLING Call mobile and landline numbers worldwide at low rates, directly from the app. WHO USES PRYVATE? - Professionals handling sensitive client communications - Journalists and activists operating in high-risk environments - Families who value digital privacy - Remote teams and global businesses - Anyone who's had enough of Big Tech reading their messages START FOR FREE Pryvate is free to download with core features available immediately. Premium plans unlock off-net calling, anonymous numbers, and unlimited conferencing. AWARDS & RECOGNITION Pryvate has received multiple industry awards for security innovation and is Cyber Essentials certified. Privacy Policy: https://www.pryvatenow.com/privacy-policy/ Support: support@pryvatenow.com Learn more: https://pryvatemessenger.com/

About

CloudVeil Messenger

A secure and simplified messaging application designed for users who prioritize privacy and a distraction-free experience. It offers core messaging functionalities while disabling features like inline bots, in-app browsers, and global search to enhance safety.

Highlights
  • Fully compatible with Telegram
  • Blocked inline bots
  • Disabled in-app browser
  • Disabled autoplay GIFs
  • Disabled global search
  • Allowed groups
  • Organizational channels available
Features
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CloudVeil Messenger is a customized Telegram messaging app that is fully compatible with other Telegram apps. It’s very similar to Telegram with these key differences. - Inline-Bots (gif and video search etc): Blocked - In-App Browser: Disabled - Autoplay GIFs: Disabled - Global User, Group, and Channel Search: Disabled - Bots: Disabled - Organizational Channels: Available upon request - Other Channels: Blocked - Groups: Allowed, bad groups can be blocked upon request. As you can see, CloudVeil Messenger is perfect for users desiring a safe, simple, messaging app. Use Screen Time to block access to unwanted websites, browsers, and social networking apps.

Screenshots

Pryvate4 screens
CloudVeil Messenger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pryvate at 4.3 against CloudVeil Messenger's 3.4. Pryvate also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). CloudVeil Messenger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Pryvate sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. CloudVeil Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pryvate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pryvate's written reviews are positive against 33% of CloudVeil Messenger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pryvate ships an update every 10 days, CloudVeil Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pryvate versus CloudVeil Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPryvateCloudVeil Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72 ratings) — better3.4 (165 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings72165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB167 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCriptyqueCloud Veil

Customer experience

Pryvate

All ratings72 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.6%

CloudVeil Messenger

All ratings165 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative35.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pryvate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CloudVeil Messenger

Reported bugs

52 issues
  • Crashes very frequently
  • Makes phone super hot
  • Drains battery
  • App has frozen
  • Extremely buggy
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  • Music constantly kicks out
  • Chats never wanna load
  • App is blocked
  • App freezes up
  • Fails to send and deliver messages
  • Takes a long time to load
  • Randomly crashes
  • Stupid app to setup
  • Calls don't work properly
  • Crashes regularly
  • Can't see more than two profile pics
  • Normal calls are glitchy
  • Groups don't open
  • Can't use it
  • Poorly maintained
  • Full of tech bugs
  • Заблокировали меня (blocked me)
  • Latest update is nothing but trash
  • App crashes frequently
  • Freezes up
  • Very slow
  • Not a cool app
  • Difficult to use
  • Notifications don't work
  • Keeps freezing up
  • So slow at times
  • Junk, always freezes up
  • Not loading page 'Add two Accounts'
  • Wow, do we need another messaging app?
  • Stickers removal question
  • Badge on app icon won't update
  • iOS users, latest update is nothing but trash
  • App fails
  • Notifications come late or never
  • Can't view own profiles
  • Group chats don't work
  • New update switched back to seeing only 2 profiles
  • Doesn't show when you get a story
  • App disappeared from phone
  • Needs someone else's number to setup
  • Keeps saying 'Updating' 'Connecting'
  • New update switched back to seeing only 2 profiles
  • Doesn't show when you get a story
  • My teens simply disable features I blocked
  • Sent code to other device, never received
  • Waiting for access confirmation code
  • I'm blocked from my own channel

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add password to settings
  • Add passcode to Cloudveil settings
  • Add the latest Telegram updates ASAP
  • Schedule a message
  • Send silent messages
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  • Remove stickers from settings
  • Make blue ribbon optional color or white
  • Remove all profile pics
  • Make it as basic as possible: voice, txt, file sharing

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pryvate

Subscriptions8
  • Anonymous Pryvate Number$0.991 Year
  • Remote Wipe$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited meeting time$4.991 Month
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  • Pryvate Premium$5.991 Month
  • Remote Wipe$14.991 Year
  • Get Pryvate Number$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Meetings$49.991 Year
  • Pryvate Premium$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • 4.99 Off Net Credit$5.99
  • 9.99 Off Net Credit$11.90
  • 24.99 Off Net Credit$29.99
None

CloudVeil Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pryvate free?
Pryvate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudVeil Messenger free?
CloudVeil Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pryvate or CloudVeil Messenger?
Pryvate is rated higher. Pryvate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while CloudVeil Messenger averages 3.4 from 165 ratings.
Do Pryvate or CloudVeil Messenger have ads?
Neither Pryvate nor CloudVeil Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pryvate or CloudVeil Messenger?
Pryvate ships an update every 10 days, and CloudVeil Messenger every 2 months. Most recently, Pryvate was updated on September 25, 2026 and CloudVeil Messenger on September 15, 2026.

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