StealthChat vs KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StealthChat
This app offers secure and private communication through encrypted calls and messages. It utilizes advanced end-to-end encryption to ensure all your conversations, including pictures and photos, remain confidential and are not stored on servers. Features like self-destructing messages and screen lock enhance your privacy.
- End-to-end encrypted chat messages
- Encrypted group chats
- Encrypted VoIP calls
- Encrypted pictures and photos
- Self-destructing messages
- Screen lock and picture lock
- No server data storage
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StealthChat is a secure app for calling and chatting with your friends and partners. With advanced encryption technology, your phone calls and chat messages are private. StealthChat is free, fast, and lightweight. StealthChat has been built for privacy and security from the ground up. StealthChat does not save any information about your chats, messages, calls, pictures, photos or phonebook on the server. StealthChat is the ultimate in private calls and chats for everybody! ENCRYPTED CHAT MESSAGES: StealthChat encrypts all chat messages using end-to-end, one time encryption keys so that your messages remain confidential. ENCRYPTED GROUP CHAT: Encrypted, private conversations with multiple participants. ENCRYPTED VOIP CALLS: StealthChat encrypts all phone calls using end-to-end encryption making it is impossible to eavesdrop on your conversations. ENCRYPTED PICTURES AND PHOTOS: StealthChat encrypts all picture files and photos using end-to-end encryption so that it is impossible for your photos to leak. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION: StealthChat uses advanced end-to-end encryption technology based on “Off-The-Record Messaging” (OTR). The encryption keys are generated on the sender and recipient devices and are not stored on the server. OTR provides “Perfect Forward Secrecy” (PFS). VoIP calls are secured using “Secure Real Time Transport” (SRTP). Your information is encrypted at rest (on the disk) and in-transit so it is impossible for anyone to eavesdrop on your communication. SELF-DESTRUCTING MESSAGES: StealthChat provides a “burn” timer to automatically delete messages and pictures after they have been read. SCREEN LOCK: StealthChat encrypts the information on the screen so that nobody can read your messages or photos over your shoulder – or by picking up your phone and opening the app. PICTURE LOCK: You don’t need to remember or enter a password. StealthChat uses a simple and unique method with a picture and an unlock point to switch to decrypted mode. TOUCH ID: You can use the native Touch ID instead of the picture lock to unlock the encrypted screen display (iPhone 5S and later only) NO TRACE: StealthChat leaves no trace of your communication on any server and ensures that your conversations remain confidential and private to you! PRIVACY: StealthChat really understands our privacy. That’s why StealthChat puts all of the control into your hands. StealthChat provides privacy settings so that you can choose to block or unblock contacts at anytime FAST: StealthChat has been designed to operate quickly and efficiently on the lowest specification devices and on the most unreliable mobile networks in the world. Don’t worry about slow responses or lost messages, with StealthChat that will not happen! For more information, please visit: www.stealth.im www.facebook.com/StealthChat www.twitter.com/Stealth_Chat www.stealthChat.blogspot.com
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encryption and a zero-knowledge architecture for ultimate privacy. Features include self-destructing messages, message retraction, biometric login, and a private media vault that keeps photos off your device's gallery.
- End-to-end message encryption
- Self-destruct timer
- Message retraction
- Private media vault
- Biometric login
- Zero-knowledge security architecture
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KeeperChat - The leading secure messaging app. Why you need KeeperChat: • Because you deserve privacy. • Because you want to password protect your messages. • Because people are nosey. • Because you need a secure way to share your credit card and password information. • Because it does not store photos in your phone’s main gallery. • Because mistakes happen. • Because photos leak. • Because you changed your mind. • Because you sent something you regret. • Because you text the wrong thing to the wrong person. • Because you want to know when people screenshot your chat. • Because you want to pick up the conversation on your tablet. • Because it is easy to use. • Because all your friends will be on it. Need your private photos and messages to disappear? We’ve got you covered with our self-destruct timer. Sent something you regret? Retract your message without a trace at any time. Need to blur your screen from prying eyes? Our new stealth mode allows you to blur your screen for maximum privacy. Have you lost your phone and therefore all your messages? Login to the app on a new device and restore your conversations. Messaging apps are so easy to use we don’t often think twice about texting personal information to those we trust; however, the products we use to connect to each other were not built to handle this information securely. Existing messaging apps lack our zero-knowledge security architecture and necessary security protocols. KeeperChat enables you to chat with peace of mind knowing you are in control of the content you share, and who you share it with. Easily invite your friends, family, and colleagues to experience the future of secure messaging. Take control with KeeperChat. Product Benefits: • Private vault for messages, photos and videos • Private, encrypted media gallery (nothing is saved on device’s camera roll) • Biometric login and self-destruct protection for vault • Message retraction and self-destruct timer • Two-factor authentication • End-to-end message encryption • Unlimited devices and sync • Secure cloud backup • Private group chats • Auto-logout timer • Customizable messages with themes and animated stickers • Zero-knowledge, encrypted security architecture • Built-in Keeper password vault integration Developed by Keeper Security, the creator of Keeper, the world's most trusted password manager and digital vault. Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy: https://keepersecurity.com/privacypolicy.html?t=chat Terms of Use: https://keepersecurity.com/termsofuse.html?t=chat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger at 4.2 against StealthChat's 3.4. KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 36%) and ratings volume (389 vs 5). StealthChat's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger has 389 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of StealthChat's written reviews are positive against 65% of KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger's.
StealthChat ships an update every 3 months, KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StealthChat | KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.2 (389 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | 65.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 389 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockliffe Systems | Callpod Inc. |
Customer experience
StealthChat
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
Bugs and requests
StealthChat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invitations not being received by contacts
- Inability to delete entire chat histories
- Inconsistent performance, app crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to organize media in folders
- Option to change contact display names
- Customizable notification messages
- Seamless integration with other devices
In-app purchases
StealthChat
No in-app purchases
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
No in-app purchases
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