Comparison

Pryvate vs StealthTalk Private 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 Support: support@pryvatenow.com Learn more: https://pryvatemessenger.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://pryvatenow.com/eula

About

StealthTalk Private Messenger

This secure messenger offers end-to-end encrypted voice calls and messages for privacy-conscious professionals. Features include self-destructing messages, a stealth mode for enhanced privacy, and a zero-knowledge architecture.

Highlights
  • Secure voice calls
  • End-to-end encrypted messages
  • Self-destructing messages
  • Stealth mode
  • Zero-knowledge architecture
  • Patented SDNP protocol
Features
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StealthTalk is a private messenger designed to meet high demands of business- and privacy-minded professionals. Based on a patented SDNP protocol developed for professional use in telecommunications, StealthTalk bridges the gap between professional and consumer security solutions. KEY FEATURES Secure Voice Calls Make secure calls with exceptional voice quality, even with slow internet connection speeds based on TETRA professional communication standards and SDNP protocol. Secure Messages Exchange true end-to-end encrypted messages with all sensitive message data encryption and decryption taking place entirely on the user device. Self-Destruct Messages Send confidential messages that are erased automatically after a selected period of time. Stealth Mode Protected stealth environment for sensitive calls and messages that requires users to enter their password to preview messages or receive calls. PRIVACY & SECURITY End-to-End Encryption All communication within StealthTalk is always protected with end-to-end encryption powered by a patented SDNP protocol that uses ECC 512, AES 256 and SHA-3 512 as primitives. Zero-Knowledge Proof StealthTalk knows nothing about the content of your messages or calls. User data is not collected or stored on StealthTalk servers and cannot be analyzed, sold or disclosed. Professional Telecommunications Technology StealthTalk communication security is based on the patented, tried and field-tested SDNP protocol developed for and used in professional telecommunications. REQUIRED PERMISSIONS StealthTalk requires the following permissions to deliver its private messaging services and ensure all features are operational. • Contacts: Contacts permission is used to match you with your contacts using phone number hashes. StealthTalk does not monetize, collect or store your address book data. • Microphone: Microphone access is required to make secure voice calls • Bluetooth & Location: Bluetooth and location access is needed to locate devices close to you and enable encryption key exchange. • Camera: Camera access is needed to add new contacts via QR code and send pictures with the built-in camera. • Storage: Storage access is needed to store images and files that you receive in chats. For additional information and suggestions, please contact support@stealthtalk.com

Screenshots

Pryvate4 screens
StealthTalk Private Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pryvate at 4.3 against StealthTalk Private Messenger's 3.8. Pryvate also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (72 vs 10). StealthTalk Private Messenger's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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. Pryvate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and StealthTalk Private Messenger sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pryvate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pryvate has 72 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pryvate's written reviews are positive against 50% of StealthTalk Private Messenger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pryvate versus StealthTalk Private Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPryvateStealthTalk Private Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCriptyqueStealthTalk Inc.

Customer experience

Pryvate

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

StealthTalk Private Messenger

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Pryvate

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Contacts not found even when both users have the app
  • Notifications for new messages received but no new message in app
  • OTP issues and difficulty maintaining server connection
  • Impossible to verify from Maldives
  • Stuck on 'fetching remote configuration'
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  • Email pin access does not allow updates without original
  • Standard password access does not allow override or reset
  • Encryption so good that online help is not accessible
  • Email service not working, authentication errors
  • SMS authentication not received
  • App does not work

Requested features

3 requests
  • Black theme/dark mode
  • Ability to change phone numbers within the app for anonymity
  • Develop a feature for changing phone numbers to enhance anonymity

StealthTalk Private Messenger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pryvate

Subscriptions7
  • 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
  • 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
6 purchases

StealthTalk Private Messenger

One-time6
  • StealthTalk Pro (1 month)$4.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 month)$9.99
  • StealthTalk Elite (1 month)$14.99
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  • StealthTalk Pro (1 year)$49.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 year)$99.99
  • StealthTalk Elite (1 year)$149.99

Questions

Is Pryvate free?
Pryvate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?
StealthTalk Private Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pryvate or StealthTalk Private Messenger?
Pryvate is rated higher. Pryvate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Pryvate or StealthTalk Private Messenger have ads?
Neither Pryvate nor StealthTalk Private Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pryvate or StealthTalk Private Messenger?
Pryvate ships an update fortnightly, and StealthTalk Private Messenger fortnightly. Most recently, Pryvate was updated on November 1, 2026 and StealthTalk Private Messenger on November 3, 2026.

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