DatChat vs KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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: DatChat at 4.8 against KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger's 4.2. DatChat also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. DatChat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.
DatChat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 944 and 389 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DatChat's written reviews are positive against 65% of KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger's.
DatChat ships an update every 9 days, KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DatChat | KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (944 ratings) — better | 4.2 (389 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better | 65.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 944 — better | 389 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myseum, Inc. | Callpod Inc. |
Customer experience
DatChat
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
User reviews
DatChat
From 944 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Privacy and security
- 🚀 Innovative features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Blockchain technology
- 🔒 Anti-screenshot protection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs more feature development
- 👎 Dated UI design
- 🔍 Difficulty finding recent messages
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
From 389 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 🚀 Useful features like self-destructing messages
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Encrypted data storage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable chat functionality, messages not getting through
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔋 App frequently logs users out, causing frustration
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
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
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
DatChat
- Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Remain Anonymous$1.99
- DatChat Pro Lifetime$24.99
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
No in-app purchases
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