HUSH review
Paid mobile calling with encrypted one-to-one and group voice or video calls.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
HUSH is a mobile calling app for people who want private one-to-one or group voice and video calls. It runs on iOS and Android and uses end-to-end encryption for calls. Contacts are managed with HUSH IDs, while one-time invite links help add people. Meeting codes provide another way to join calls. HUSH does not include messaging or file sharing, and it states that call content and call history are not retained. Its fit is primarily individual users rather than teams or organizations.
The published options combine limited trial access with paid Plus subscriptions. The Free option provides limited trial rights that expire when the allowed usage is exhausted or the trial period ends. Plus Monthly costs $4.99 per month and includes unlimited voice and video calls plus unlimited contacts. Plus Annual costs $49.99 per year, includes Plus features, and provides two months free. The seven-day trial gives prospective subscribers a defined period to evaluate the paid service, while the annual plan lowers the effective cost for people who expect to keep using HUSH.
HUSH’s strongest distinction is focused encrypted calling rather than a broad collaboration suite. Calls can be one-to-one or group-based, although group functionality is subject to plan limits. The app is mobile-only, with no self-hosting, team administration controls, or open-source availability. That narrow scope suits solo users who want encrypted calling from a phone and do not need desktop access or collaboration extras. Choose an alternative if your requirements include screen sharing, file exchange, messaging, organization-wide administration, or a wider platform ecosystem.
HUSH pros and cons
- Where it wins
- End-to-end encrypted voice and video calling
- Meeting-code joining and one-time contact invite links
- Unlimited calls and contacts on Plus plans
- Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only; available only on iOS and Android
- No messaging, file sharing, or screen sharing
- Group call limits depend on the plan
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