Siskin IM vs SeChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multi-account management
- Message archive access
- Chatroom support
- Automated status management
- In-band account registration
- Push notifications
- File sharing
- VoIP calls
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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!
SeChat
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Siskin IM | SeChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigase, Inc. | SeChat |
In-app purchases
Siskin IM
No in-app purchases
SeChat
No in-app purchases









