Element Classic vs LDRLY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element Classic
This app is a legacy version of a communication platform, offering secure messaging and collaboration. It will receive security updates until the end of 2025 but no new features.
- Secure messaging
- Collaboration
- Legacy version
- Security updates
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Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organizations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.
LDRLY
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LDRLY is a digital tool that helps individuals or groups working towards social or political change to communicate and collaborate more effectively. With features such as secure messaging, group chat, file sharing, and task management, LDRLY makes it easy for activists, organizers, and other changemakers to stay connected and organized as they work towards creating positive impact in their communities. Whether you're at the office or on the go, LDRLY gives you the power to connect with your virtual political attaché at the Leaderly agency and stay on track with your efforts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LDRLY at 13.0 against Element Classic's 15.1. On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Element Classic | LDRLY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (592 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 592 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vector Creations Limited | 9474-3390 Quebec Inc |
Bugs and requests
Element Classic
Reported bugs
5 issues- Constant crashes and freezes
- Issues with message decryption and verification
- Unreliable notifications and sync issues
- Inability to leave or delete empty rooms
- Problems with image and video sharing
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to pause notifications
- Option to set messages to disappear after a certain time
- Improved search functionality
- Better integration with other apps and services
- Customizable font size and notification sounds
LDRLY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Element Classic
No in-app purchases
LDRLY
No in-app purchases
