Comparison

Siskin IM vs FluffyChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Siskin IM

A powerful and lightweight XMPP client for seamless communication. Manage multiple accounts, access chat history, and enjoy features like push notifications and file sharing. Ideal for both new and experienced XMPP users.

Highlights
  • Multi-account management
  • Message archive access
  • Chatroom support
  • Automated status management
  • In-band account registration
  • Push notifications
  • File sharing
  • VoIP calls
Features
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Siskin IM is a lightweight, powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar with along with enhancements to reduce data use and extend battery life. - Control multiple accounts from a single application and sign into all your XMPP accounts at once. - Message Archive supported: Access chat history from the server. - Support for joining and creating chatrooms for multi-party collaboration. - Automated status management; no need to change status every time you put your phone down. - In band registration; Sign into and create a new account on your favorite XMPP/jabber server! - Push Notifications: Never miss another message. - Photos and other files easy sharing in private chats and in group chats, even with people using different XMPP clients. - Vcard support: robust user profiles. - VoIP: You can call your friends. Welcome to XMPP: Welcome to Siskin IM!

About

FluffyChat

This open-source messenger app offers secure, decentralized communication with a user-friendly interface. It supports various message types, group chats, and advanced moderation features, all while prioritizing user privacy and a delightful experience.

Highlights
  • Send messages, images, and files
  • Voice messages and location sharing
  • Unlimited private and public group chats
  • Public channels with thousands of participants
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Encrypted chat backup
  • Discover and join public groups
Features
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FluffyChat is an open source, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app. The app is easy to use but secure and decentralized. Features: - Send all kinds of messages, images and files - Voice messages - Location sharing - Push notifications - Unlimited private and public group chats - Public channels with thousands of participants - Feature rich group moderation including all matrix features - Discover and join public groups - Material You design - Hides complexity of Matrix IDs behind simple QR codes - Custom emotes and stickers - Spaces - Compatible with Element, Nheko, NeoChat and all other Matrix apps - End to end encryption - Encrypted chat backup - Emoji verification & cross signing ... and much more. FluffyChat comes with a dream! Imagine a world where everyone can choose the messenger they like and is still able to chat with all of their friends. A world where there are no companies spying on you when you send selfies to friends and lovers. And a world where apps are made for fluffyness and not for profit.

Screenshots

Siskin IM4 screens
FluffyChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FluffyChat at 4.0 against Siskin IM's 3.7. FluffyChat also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FluffyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Siskin IM's written reviews are positive against 48% of FluffyChat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Siskin IM ships an update every 2 months, FluffyChat monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Siskin IM versus FluffyChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiskin IMFluffyChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (33 ratings)4.0 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews48.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3398 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTigase, Inc.Christian Kussowski

Customer experience

Siskin IM

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative35.7%

FluffyChat

All ratings98 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral21.0%
Negative31.0%

In-app purchases

None

Siskin IM

No in-app purchases

None

FluffyChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Siskin IM free?
Siskin IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FluffyChat free?
FluffyChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Siskin IM or FluffyChat?
FluffyChat is rated higher. Siskin IM averages 3.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while FluffyChat averages 4.0 from 98 ratings.
Do Siskin IM or FluffyChat have ads?
Neither Siskin IM nor FluffyChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Siskin IM or FluffyChat?
Siskin IM ships an update every 2 months, and FluffyChat monthly. Most recently, Siskin IM was updated on September 21, 2026 and FluffyChat on September 23, 2026.

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