Confide - Private messenger Reviews

Oftentimes I need to give quick confidential advice to a client, but am wary of them inadvertently sharing it in a manner that will void the attorney/client privilege that could allow an opposing party to use it against them like a confession (the 'worst case scenario' advice lawyers are always giving). This is the only app I've found that I trust to deliver a written message that should otherwise only be given verbally. I'm not a criminal lawyer so no assertions on how it would fare against determined law enforcement, but for civil law work I think it's the only app you should ever use for sensitive communications.

In 10 years it will be considered malpractice to send messages any other way. Don't miss the boat, it makes you look good - ahead of the pack plus it could save the case or the deal from the client who loses their phone weekly.

Please note that if you want to recall a message you sent or read an old one, basically anything beyond the most basic functionality, it will cost you $5. I don't know if that's per feature or what, just be advised that mistakes might be fixable --- for a price. The developer's sales technique is bit annoying, but I don't feel I was bait and switched like most other apps that do this, and these guys have to make money somehow so no insult intended.

The reason I am rating this 1 star is because I tested it out within the iMessage app and it doesn’t prevent screen shots for texts or pictures. Within the this app app itself, it works the way it’s supposed to, but the other person would need to have Confide downloaded as well and not everyone is going to do so. So if I want to send a confidential message to someone who doesn’t have Confide, and so I choose to use this application via the iMessage app instead, it’s 100% faulty. If this were fixed I’d rate it higher. But for that reason...I’m out.

A good alternative to this is the ‘Off the Record’ app which functions properly within the iMessage app as far as sending confidential messages or pictures, self destructs, and prevents screen shots, etc.

Beware if you think you’re downloading a free app. The $59 subscription will be billed to your account days later and Apple will be unable to issue a refund since this app abides by Apples policies. You can avoid being charged if you cancel the auto renewal in your Apple ID subscriptions tab: settings, Apple ID, subscription, this app. Unlike most subscriptions that tend to offer a prorated refund, this app, by default, locks you into a year of service. I emailed Confides customer service and was told that Apple handles all refunds.

I was hoping to love Confide but it’s difficult to convince other recipients to pay to receive messages, especially when they’re at risk of unintentionally signing up for a $59 service that they thought would be free, or at worst, be billed $4 for a month of service.

$59 billing surprises can’t be a smart business model.

The message received or sent does not disappear from the screen . It may in 24 hours but both the message received and the one sent stays on even after I go to another site and come back to this app later. I don’t call that an ‘improvement’. Don’t think for a minute that this is the original “this app” because it isn’t!! AND there is no one to call or ask questions. When they first started if you had a problem or question there was a # you could call —-no more you are on your own. I would not trust sending a confidential message anymore! Rph

Accidental purchase following misleading information - have never used and never meant to purchase, charged over $50 for a year in one whack - and instructions on how to cancel don’t match what is written in FAQ. No way whatsoever to actually contact company, so now I’m stuck with something I’ll never use and don’t need, and can’t even figure out how to not be charged again next year. Indications upon sign up were a reduced rate less than $5 (don’t remember the details - four and change) now I’m charged for a YEAR in one hit. What ever happened to customer service?!?

…. Has left me asking why?? I’m sure the creators are only trying to make a good thing, great. But the latest update that added the option to keep messages, is no bueno. The settings are easy to accidentally keep your messages when you don’t intend to. That’s the reason I love Confide & I thought, was its purpose. You read the message & poof…it’s gone. I liked it much better before. Just my 2 cents.

Been using this app for a few years. I love the concept that the digital age has caught up to the idea that every message need not be recorded for the ages on a server. Finally a way to have a confidential conversation without fear the written words will appear 10 years from now for nefarious reasons.

I like Confide and all and now you can’t do screen shots which is a good thing but I have a comment having to do with using an iPhone. If I double tap the Home button (I have a 7+) you see programs that had been opened and one of them in my case would be this app. Well the name of the person I “this app in” shows up so maybe there’s a way to illuminate the name from showing.

Confide is great but you need to make it so they cant screenshot it at all, or at least tells you if they do. I tested it with myself and you can hold on the text and still take a screenshot. Also i cant send a picture by using the "take a picture" button but i can with camera roll. Other than those issues it is great.

Keeps the crazies from always screenshooting your messages, a must have if you u don't want your pic text or text saved on whoever's phone. Go with paid version so u can delete a sent text that hasn't been read.

Pls give me the option to have the old versión back. This has to many set back, like having to doble clic each messege. It was easy fast and private. Seriously considering ending my Plus suscription if I cant have the old versión back.

I was skeptical at first but the subscription is well worth it. I even asked the receiving contact to try to take a screenshot which was denied and notified me that it was tried. Retracting whenever you want is a great feature too.

When I go to the Photos app, or take a screenshot of my screen on a different app, if I want to share it, I can’t find this app on the list of apps to use to send the photo. I see iMessage, Signal, and other apps to share the photo with, but not this app. Is this intentional or it’s supposed to be on the list if I want to share a photo from the Photos app?

Liking it so far, however it can be a little annoying scrolling to view every line of the sentences. Maybe that should be an option rather then every message

I most enjoy the screen shield hold and how con confidential my messages is can be an encrypted between user and user. Being kicked out of the message and notifying the user when the screenshot is attempted is more appealing

If you want confidentiality, it matters if Confide works. I have a conversation that’s stuck on one message. Won’t delete it when I leave the screen, won’t let me read any further messages the person has sent by clicking the next arrow. Don’t see a way to delete the thread at all. If this person sends another message, I won’t be able to read it because it’s stuck on that one, un-auto-deleted, message.

Have used this app for years and liked it very much BEFORE this new update and interface. The double clicking to open messages is slow and the font size is microscopic with NO ability to change view. Definitely will cancel my PLUS version if not fixed. Confide developers should be ashamed they didn’t account for individuals with sight impairment of any level.

I’ve been using it many years and I can honestly say that it has brought me peace of mind to know that my conversation aren’t being stored digitally somewhere and will be used later on against me.

This is absolutely hands down the best app if you have a nosy boyfriend! You will never have to worry about him going through your phone, looking at your text, because of his own insecurities.... Have Fun Trying to Spy.... but CAN’T!! lol

I have seen no information updating the info lThe TLS layer used for encryption can be turned off in some circumstances. The effect is that “it is theoretically possible that [this app] could man-in-the-middle attack ourselves. Obviously, we would never do this”. This is a direct quote from this app’s own spokesperson. Individual messages are not actually given unique encryption, and any hijacking of this app servers would render end users vulnerable. Needless to say this is also not secure against NSA snooping

I’ve used Confide in the past but forgot about it because another similar app was out there.. that app just got busted by Homeland Security.. well that’s not good news..
So I’m returning because of the encryption application it has both coming and going..
It safe and secure and I’ve tested it on an IT hacker for this large corporation and he says this is solid and he couldn’t break into it at all
His word is all I needed to hear
Thanks

this app does what is says. I'm a cop and my phone is susceptible to being subpoenaed at any time if I use it on duty. this app allows me and my contacts to exchange information that can never be recovered from our phones, even via forensic analysis. Good job this app developers. Now lower your prices. The full version should cost no more than a one time fee of $9.99. Trust me, you'll get more customers and subsequently, more money👌

Other apps have end-to-end encryption, but that defeats the purpose if the person saves the messages you all have or screenshots them. Confide blocks the screenshot AND notifies the other person. And then on top of that you can only read one line at a time and then it has to erase before you can reply or if you even leave the screen.

I was skeptical at first but the subscription is well worth it. I even asked the receiving contact to try to take a screenshot which was denied and notified me that it was tried. Retracting whenever you want is a great feature too.

Simple product easy to use keeps your business your own. No need to worry about deleting. I would not advise using for anything remotely work sensitive. Because still traveling thru third party server.

However, it’s version that cost money seems more secure and I would recommend it if you’re really trying to fly under the radar. Because the regular app has a flaw and allowing people to screenshot your messages when using iOS at least.

A lot of us don’t want encrypted messaging applications to “do” or “say” something bad, nor wrong. You want an application that will allow you to express your thoughts and feelings without fearing someone may misinterpret the communication. This is THAT app!

I absolutely love Confide! I’ve been using it for 2 months now and it’s the best way to talk to people and not worry about what you say in fear of getting “in trouble” regardless of what you need to talk about it’s ALWAYS confidential. MUST try it. You will not regret

What’s the point of private messaging, if you save the last message I send. All anyone has to do is pull it up, and what if there’s something in it I don’t want public?