Shiku IM vs Minyma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shiku IM
A secure and feature-rich instant messaging application designed for high concurrency and availability. It offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including text, voice, and video conferencing, with robust privacy features and private cloud support.
- High concurrency and availability
- End-to-end encryption
- Private cloud support
- Voice and video conferencing
- Burn after reading messages
- Group chat up to 10,000 members
- Shared desktop functionality
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This is an original instant messaging software with stable performance and features. 1. high concurrency: the measured concurrent number is above 20W, and it supports hundreds of millions of users. 2. high availability: the server does not need to restart for half a year, automatic load balancing. 3. function: mainstream IM has all the functions, and we still have none. 4. private cloud: support for privatization and deep customization, not subject to people. 5. high security: communication protocol adopts high intensity encryption algorithm, and chat records do not leak. 6. Support appointment meeting, voice conference, video conference, shared desktop, text chat in the meeting, member management, etc The specific functions are: 1. address book, supporting friend validation or non verification, two-dimensional code, label grouping, pulling black, my colleagues, public numbers, multiple entry, my phone sending messages to my computer, etc. 2. single chat, support message receipt, burn after reading, display read, message free, top, withdraw, video chat, search chat records, etc. 3. group chat, support bulletin, @ group members, group members, group validation, group nicknames, group management, number of readers, video conferencing, etc., to support 10000 people. 4. message, support long text, pictures, recording, video, business card, location, animation, archives, red packets, screenshots and other types. 5. Privacy, exclusive ownership of features such as delivery, read, burn after reading, end-to-end encryption, private groups, private group members, etc
Minyma
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Minyma is a private messenger built on one principle: your conversations belong to you. Every message, photo, video, file, voice note, and call is end-to-end encrypted — only you and the people you're talking to can read or hear them. Minyma's servers relay encrypted data they cannot open. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No phone number or email required — pick a Minyma ID and start messaging • End-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group chats, voice notes, photos, videos, and files • Encrypted voice and video calls, one-to-one and group — with call hold and call waiting • Notifications show "New message" by default — content stays private on your lock screen • Verify contacts with safety numbers and QR codes • Disappearing messages — set timers per chat, from 30 seconds to 4 weeks • App Lock with passcode and optional Face ID/Touch ID unlock MODERN CRYPTOGRAPHY • Hybrid post-quantum encryption protects today's messages against tomorrow's computers • Forward secrecy: keys change constantly, so past messages stay protected EVERYDAY FEATURES • Polls, pinned messages, link previews, message editing and deletion, reactions, replies, and message search • Translate messages on request — on your device, with the original kept alongside • Large file transfers, instant photo previews, HD video option • Encrypted backup and device transfer you control — we never hold your backup key • Minyma Voice (optional membership): a realtime voice assistant for hands-free use, weather, translation, and more in 20+ languages Minyma is free to use for messaging and calls. An optional membership unlocks Minyma Voice and larger transfers. No ads. No tracking. No data sold — there's nothing to sell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiku IM at none against Minyma's 9. Shiku IM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Minyma's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Minyma sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shiku IM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shiku IM ships an update every 3 weeks, Minyma every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shiku IM | Minyma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Shiku information technology co., LTD | Minymata, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Shiku IM
No in-app purchases
Minyma
- Minyma Starter7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Minyma Plus$7.991 Month
- Minyma Pro$14.991 Month
- Small tip$4.99
- Medium tip$9.99
- Voice Top-Up$14.99
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- Large tip$19.99
- Generous tip$49.99
- Champion tip$99.99









