Silent Phone - Secure Calling Messaging
Lock down calls and video chats with end to end encryption
Lock down calls and video chats with end to end encryption
Silent Phone is built for people who want their conversations to stay private. It secures voice, video, and multi party calls with peer-to-peer encryption, and puts transparency front and center by showing a unique session key for each connection that is wiped after you hang up.
The app shines when everyone uses the same service. If all participants are on Silent Phone, your conversation benefits from end-to-end protection that thwarts interception. There is also an Out-Circle option for taking calls from non-users, which encrypts your side only, a useful compromise but not full coverage. Standard access is priced monthly and includes the companion encrypted messenger Silent Text, while a higher tier unlocks Out-Circle. Companies can manage teams through an enterprise plan.
Daily use feels straightforward. A clean toolbar gives quick reach to favorites, recent calls, contacts, and a sleek dialer. Clear on-screen indicators confirm whether a session is secure, and a detailed view, dubbed geek mode, exposes the security processes at work for those who want to peek under the hood. Helpful tips explain best practices to reduce the risk of wiretapping. The conference manager is a highlight: it lists participants with their security status and lets you pull someone into a private one-on-one by dragging their name out of the group.
Despite continuous encryption and compression, call clarity stands out, which is impressive for a privacy-first tool. The trade-offs are worth noting. True end-to-end security depends on everyone using the service, and recurring fees may feel high if you mostly call friends and family. There is also no integrated voicemail. For professionals, activists, and businesses that value confidentiality, Silent Phone delivers robust protection with a polished calling experience.
Developer
Silent Circle
OS
,
Version
6.15
License
Free