# Skred Messenger vs Yard

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skred Messenger | Yard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skred-messenger/id1201278426/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-events/id6792901695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SKRED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232873096) | [Peyton Hutcheson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792901697) |

## What reviewers say

### Skred Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skred-messenger/id1201278426)

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.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer communication, End-to-end encryption, No email or phone number required, Self-destructing messages, Multiple identities, Voice and video calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| 6 months | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $20.49 | per year |


### Yard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-events/id6792901695)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby events, Create and manage events, Save favorite events, Privacy-focused safety features, Connect with community, Customizable user profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skred Messenger free?

Skred Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yard free?

Yard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skred Messenger or Yard?

Yard is rated higher. Skred Messenger averages 3.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Yard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Skred Messenger or Yard have ads?

Neither Skred Messenger nor Yard shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*