Comparison

Siskin IM vs SeChat

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

SeChat

Features
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SeChat is a streamlined, secure text messaging application that provides complete privacy through end-to-end encryption. Key Features: • End-to-end encrypted messaging • Real-time typing indicators • Message status tracking (sent, delivered, read) • Local notifications • No data collection or storage on servers • Channel-based secure communication Your messages are encrypted locally on your device and transmitted through secure channels. Our servers cannot read your message content, ensuring complete privacy. Perfect for users who value privacy and security in their communications.

Screenshots

Siskin IM4 screens
SeChat3 screens

Verdict

The call

Siskin IM and SeChat are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Siskin IM versus SeChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiskin IMSeChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTigase, Inc.SeChat

In-app purchases

None

Siskin IM

No in-app purchases

None

SeChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Siskin IM free?
Siskin IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SeChat free?
SeChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Siskin IM or SeChat have ads?
Neither Siskin IM nor SeChat shows ads.

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