Zangi - Private Messenger icon
Zangi Private Messenger icon

Secret Phone

For privacy-conscious individuals and organizations requiring secure communication in low-bandwidth or high-surveillance environments.

2apps4.2(498.8K)CommunicationSocial Networking

Snapshot

Who is Secret Phone?

Providing secure, anonymous communication for privacy-conscious users and businesses without data harvesting or phone number requirements.

Target audience

Privacy-conscious individualsOrganizations requiring secure communication in low-bandwidth or high-surveillance environments

Active nemesis

Signal Messenger

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
2
apps
Communication1
Social Networking1

Last updated

Zangi - Private Messenger

v6.5.5

2mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines Secret Phone?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Privacy-focused communication tools

Scale

indie

Target audience

Privacy-conscious individuals and organizations requiring secure communication in low-bandwidth or high-surveillance environments.

Origin

The publisher launched its flagship messenger in late 2014, focusing on serverless communication history.

Signature Patterns

  • Strict adherence to anonymous registration without phone number requirements
  • Technical optimization for 2G/3G and crowded network environments
  • Decentralized architecture ensuring no communication data is stored on central servers
  • Hybrid business model offering free consumer apps alongside white-label B2B solutions
Active

Portfolio momentum

Actively developing with 4 updates in the last 6 months and the flagship app updated within the last 30 days.

Last release 27d agoActive apps 1

Company profile

low confidence
Founded
2014

Portfolio

What does Secret Phone ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

Zangi - Private Messenger icon
Zangi - Private Messenger

<b>BE PRIVATE</b><br>Secure. No Trace. Fast.

4.2(259.1K)
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SIM-less registration removes personal identity requirements

  • The core communication functionality provides a reliable way for families and friends to stay connected
  • Users report that account bans occur without clear justification or an opportunity to appeal the decision
Zangi Private Messenger icon
Zangi Private Messenger

<b>BE PRIVATE</b><br>Safe. No Trace. Fast.

4.3(239.8K)
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Proprietary low-data streaming engine enables B2B telecom licensing

  • Strong encryption and privacy features provide users with a sense of secure communication
  • Critical launch failures following the latest update prevent users from accessing their accounts

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does Secret Phone compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Signal Messenger

known forSignal - Private Messenger

1 app4.7Social Networking

Signal is the direct thematic rival, matching Zangi's focus on privacy and non-tracking while operating at a significantly higher scale of trust and user adoption.

Contenders(2)

Session Foundation

known forSession - Private Messenger

1 app4.6Social Networking

Session directly competes in the 'no-phone-number' privacy niche, making it a critical alternative for Zangi's target audience.

Telegram FZ-

known forTelegram Messenger

1 app3.9Social Networking

Telegram dominates the high-feature, privacy-adjacent social space, serving as the primary alternative for users prioritizing group functionality.

Same space(2)

Meta Platforms

known forMessenger

1 app4.7Social Networking

A massive social networking peer that captures the general messaging market Zangi users are actively avoiding.

WhatsApp

known forWhatsApp Messenger

1 app4.7Social Networking

While not a privacy-first app, its ubiquity makes it the default communication standard that Zangi users are trying to escape.

New entrants(1)

SimpleX Chat

known forSimpleX Chat: secure messenger

2 apps4.2Social Networking

An emerging privacy-focused messenger that challenges the industry standard by removing user identifiers entirely.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Secret Phone

Bottom line

Secret Phone, Inc. is a specialized player that leverages a 'privacy-first' technical stack to serve high-stakes communication needs. Their ability to maintain a high weighted rating on a single flagship product suggests strong product-market fit within the privacy-advocacy and enterprise security niches.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Secret Phone publish?
Secret Phone has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Communication category.
What kind of apps does Secret Phone make?
Secret Phone's portfolio is concentrated in Communication and Social Networking, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across rated apps.
What is Secret Phone's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Zangi - Private Messenger is Secret Phone's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Secret Phone's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Secret Phone's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
1
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Secret Phone, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Secret Phone intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-23. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/secret-phone-inc

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