Oof.
And you have to pay for a key? Am I seeing that right?
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They handle it really well. Totally anonymous and 5 bucks for life isn't a big ask. Getting it off-Apple is probably better. I've used it for years on iOS and Android.
Fair point.
I guess it's the principle of having to pay for a key even if it is one time - but there has to be a business model somewhere I suppose - at least that's upfront and not downstream from it. Might research that more.
Yeah, they're pretty open about the funding. And, like every other messenger, there's some FUD out there mixed in with real criticism. Threema is far from bad at the end of the day.
It’s here in beta 
Perfect timing too - really didn't think it was that close to releasing. Still wish you could remove a number entirely, regardless if it can be hidden or not. Maybe once out of beta that'll be an option. Promising.
SimpleX has grown on me though.
I love simple X
Incognito Mode Etc
But totally Signal Needs to remove the Phone Number Aspect if they want to get ahead. I tried getting into the Beta On TestFlight for IoS but no more links available till the full version is available