The source for SMSSecure is open, so that anyone can easily verify it works as advertised. It is licensed GPLv3 and will always be free.
Last commit: "Fix NPE in SmsReceiveJob", by pR0Ps (7 days ago).
SMSSecure works like any other SMS application. There's nothing to sign up for and no new service your friends need to join.
SMSSecure communicates using encrypted SMS messages. No servers or internet connection required.
SMSSecure uses the TextSecure encryption protocol to provide privacy for every message, every time.
All messages are encrypted locally, so if your phone is lost or stolen, your messages are protected.
SMSSecure is Free and Open Source, enabling anyone to verify its security by auditing the code.
Have a question? Want to help out? Join our IRC channel: #SMSSecure on Freenode or follow @SMSSecure_ on Twitter.