Comparison

DatChat vs Send Safe Message

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

Head to head
About

DatChat

This app offers a private social network and messenger with self-destructing, screenshot-protected, and end-to-end encrypted posts and messages. Users can control messages even after sending, create private social groups, and secure photos with advanced encryption.

Highlights
  • Self-destructing messages and posts
  • Screenshot protection with notifications
  • End-to-end encrypted communication
  • Nuke conversations to erase both sides
  • Private social groups
  • Multiple accounts
  • Encrypted hidden photo storage
Features
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DatChat is a private social networking app and messenger that protects your privacy with self-destructing, screenshot protected, encrypted posts and messages. Get the security you deserve. Keep your messages and social posts private, secure, and out of the wrong hands. Our proprietary anti-screenshot protection makes it nearly impossible for others to screenshot messages, posts, or comments - and you will receive a notification that they even tried. Every message you send has an end-to-end encrypted connection. Control over messages doesn’t stop after you hit send - now you have control even after they are sent. “Nuke” conversations on both the sender and recipient’s devices to protect your privacy. You can also unsend messages with ease. Messages will vanish without trace when they reach view limits or are manually destructed. Using DatChat is like having your own private social network. Create Social Groups where only you and the friends you invite to the group can post, comment, and like. Have as many accounts as you like, with whatever friends and family you want. Secure, private messages and pictures are only visible when logged into that respective account. Only your profile picture is available for anyone to view on DatChat. All other photos and information are in a private camera roll, hidden and encrypted behind other pictures. Never worry about picture security again. Download DatChat today and enjoy free, private, and secure social networking. DATCHAT FEATURES: Free, Secure Messaging: - Private messenger protects your privacy - Propriety anti-screenshot protection makes it nearly impossible to screenshot a message, post, or comment - Receive notifications when someone attempts to screenshot messages, photos, or videos - Only the sender & intended recipients can view messages - they cannot be forwarded to others - Every message has an end-to-end encrypted connection Post-Send Control: - Control what happens to messages even after you send them - Self-destructing messages & posts protect your privacy - “Nuke” messages & completely eradicate both sides of a conversation, comments, and more - Messages & posts vanish without a trace when they reach a view limit or are manually destructed Secure Social Networking: - Create Social Groups where only you & your invited friends can post, comment, and like - Group & individual conversations available - Multiple accounts for different friends: messages are visible when logged into that respective account Picture Privacy: - Only the cover photo can be seen in plain sight - Senders can hide pictures and information on the camera roll, hidden & encrypted behind other pictures Download DatChat now to start sending secure, private messages. __ We now offer DatChat Pro at three membership tiers: - Monthly: $0.99, renews every month - Yearly: $9.99, renews annually - Lifetime: $24.99, one-time purchase good for the life of your account DatChat Pro is an optional subscription service that unlocks new features and removes existing limitations. Subscriptions are offered on a monthly, yearly, and lifetime basis. Monthly subscriptions will renew every month for $0.99. Yearly subscriptions will renew annually for $9.99. A lifetime subscription is a one-time payment of $24.99 that does not renew and will upgrade your status to Pro for the lifetime of your account. Prices may vary by location. Any portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Subscriptions are charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions must be canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to prevent an auto-renewal. Once purchased, refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: http://www.datchat.net/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.datchat.net/privacy

About

Send Safe Message

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
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Send safe private messages that self-destruct after seen once. Use with WhatsApp, SMS, Message, Email, Skype, Messenger and others. Message recipient doesn't need to install anything to see your message. This app is a new tool to send private messages of text and pictures thru your favorite messenger. Messages are automatically erased, destroyed, deleted right after being seen, making much more difficult to share, save or copy its content. In addition, private messages are shown out of context to recipient, to improve privacy. Everything is encrypted to add even more security. USE WITH ・WhatsApp ・Facebook Messenger ・Email ・SMS ・Message ・Skype ・Line ・Viber ・WeChat ・BBM ...or copy to clipboard to paste anywhere else FEATURES ・Message recipient doesn't need to install anything to see your private message ・All private messages self-destruct after been seen once ・Unclaimed messages are also destroyed after some weeks after sent ・Send text and picture ・No login required, easy-to-use app ・Industry-standard encryption for everything ・To improve privacy, taken pictures are not saved by default ・To improve privacy, you may erase local message after sent ・Works with any OS, platform or device A SOLUTION FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR ・Send WhatsApp, SMS, Email, Skype private messages ・Send Line, Viber, WeChat, BBM private messages ・Messages that cannot be shared easily ・Messages that cannot seen in the original context ・Messages that disappear, vanish, self-destruct after seen once ・Secure, encrypted message transmission DISCLAIMER Send Safe Message was designed using several industry-standard security encryption, tools and strategies to make messages as private as possible. The whole concept is based on messages that self-destruct on both server and client once viewed. As an additional security measure, messages are also automatically eliminated some days after sent, regardless of been seen. Also, sender can eliminate or check its own messages by visiting their links. However, there's nothing 100% secure in this world. In particular, message recipient still have some few possible actions to share your message. So, be aware and avoid sending too sensitive messages. Follow good internet behavior, security tips and use your common sense while using this app.This app is provided to be useful, but without any warranty of any kind. SEE MORE AT http://apps.qaqee.com facebook.com/qaqeeApps twitter.com/qaqeeApps

Screenshots

DatChat4 screens
Send Safe Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DatChat at 4.8 against Send Safe Message's 4.0. DatChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. DatChat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Send Safe Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DatChat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DatChat has 942 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DatChat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Send Safe Message's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DatChat ships an update every 9 days, Send Safe Message every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DatChat versus Send Safe Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatChatSend Safe Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (942 ratings) — better4.0 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings942 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMyseum, Inc.qaqee Tecnologia da informacao

Customer experience

DatChat

All ratings944 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative8.4%

Send Safe Message

All ratings97 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative32.0%

Bugs and requests

DatChat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Inconsistent message delivery
  • Notifications not always working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Video chat functionality
  • Ability to like/react to messages
  • Improved message search and sorting
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Integration with other platforms

Send Safe Message

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DatChat

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remain Anonymous$1.99
  • DatChat Pro Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Send Safe Message

One-time1
  • Custom intro and no ads$1.99

Questions

Is DatChat free?
DatChat 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, DatChat or Send Safe Message?
DatChat is rated higher. DatChat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Send Safe Message averages 4.0 from 97 ratings.
Do DatChat or Send Safe Message have ads?
Send Safe Message shows ads; DatChat does not.
Which is updated more often, DatChat or Send Safe Message?
DatChat ships an update every 9 days, and Send Safe Message every 8 months. Most recently, DatChat was updated on November 1, 2026 and Send Safe Message on November 1, 2026.

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