Skred Messenger vs Yard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skred Messenger
This secure messaging app offers private, peer-to-peer communication without requiring personal information. It enables encrypted exchanges of messages, images, videos, and calls, with messages disappearing from both devices upon deletion. Multiple identities can be generated for enhanced confidentiality.
- Peer-to-peer communication
- End-to-end encryption
- No email or phone number required
- Self-destructing messages
- Multiple identities
- Voice and video calls
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Skred is the first secure peer-to-peer instant messaging app - No need for an email address or phone number to use it. Skred is free, without subscription, without a provider, without a SIM card, and without leaving a trace. Skred is developed based on privacy-by-design and leverages the highest levels of authorization encryption. Skred enables a private, unique and secure connection with each of your contacts. Only the two participants in a call can communicate with each other excluding anyone else. With an interface that is easy to use without impacting the learning experience, Skred enables easy exchange of messages, images, videos, voice calls and video calls. The SkredBoard, which is accessible by simply swiping down, allows for generating many identities that are separated from each other for absolute confidentiality. You can also use groups to exchange with several friends at once. When you delete a message on Skred, it also disappears from the mobile phone of your caller. All exchanges are encrypted from start to finish, from mobile to mobile. They are not stored on any server. The encryption technologies are open source and based on the work of hackers and hacktivists of the Guardian Project. Skred originated from the Skyrock Group, which in turn came from the free radio movement in France. It defends freedom of expression on the air and on the internet. With Skred, you are free! Terms of Use: https://www.skred.app/terms-of-service/
Yard
Easily find local happenings and create your own gatherings. Connect with your community and discover new experiences nearby. Built with privacy and user control in mind.
- Discover nearby events
- Create and manage events
- Save favorite events
- Privacy-focused safety features
- Connect with community
- Customizable user profiles
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Yard Never wonder what's happening around you again. Yard makes it easy to discover local events, connect with people, and create unforgettable experiences. Whether you're looking for something to do tonight or planning your next event, Yard helps you find and share what's happening nearby. Discover Local Events Browse events happening near you and explore what's going on in your area. Create & Host Events Create your own events in minutes. Customize the details, manage attendees, and share your event with others. Save Your Favorites Bookmark events you're interested in so you never miss them. Built with Privacy in Mind Yard is designed with safety features that help protect event locations and give hosts more control over who can view event details. Connect with Your Community Find new experiences, meet new people, and stay connected with what's happening around you. Features • Discover nearby events • Create and manage your own events • Save events for later • Report inappropriate content • Customize your profile • Find events based on your location • Clean, fast, and easy-to-use interface Download Yard today and discover your next event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yard at 100% against Skred Messenger's 53%. Yard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Skred Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 1). 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. Skred Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Yard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skred Messenger has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Skred Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yard's.
| Parameter | Skred Messenger | Yard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (79 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SKRED | Peyton Hutcheson |
Customer experience
Skred Messenger
Yard
In-app purchases
Skred Messenger
- 1 month14 Days trial$2.491 Month
- 6 months14 Days trial$11.996 Months
- 12 months14 Days trial$20.491 Year
Yard
No in-app purchases
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