Messenger Kids vs Secc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messenger Kids
This messaging app is designed for children, offering a safe and controlled environment for them to connect with friends and family. Parents can manage contacts, monitor messages, and set usage limits, while kids enjoy fun filters and creative tools.
- Parental dashboard for contact management
- Message monitoring
- Kid-friendly filters and reactions
- Creative tools like stickers and drawing
- Usage limits and bedtime settings
- No phone number required
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Messenger Kids — Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Parent Dashboard: Parents can manage their kids' contact list, and monitor messages on the Messenger Kids app. When kids block contacts, parents are notified. Fun Filters: Kid-friendly filters, reactions, and sound effects make video chats with friends and family even better. Worry Free: Parents can set usage limits when it’s bedtime, and there are no in app-purchases or ads. Creative Convos: Stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools give kids more ways to express themselves. Easy Start: No phone number required. We’re always working to improve Messenger Kids. If you’d like to share any feedback with us or for more information, visit messengerkids.com.
Secc
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Seccapp es una aplicación de seguridad colaborativa para iOS con el fin de mejorar la convivencia de las personas. Reportar eventos, comunicarse con gobiernos locales y los vecinos, conectar servicios y conocer lo que está sucediendo en su ciudad u organización de forma fácil y sencilla. Características específicas: ● Reportar diferentes tipos de eventos (robos, actividad sospechosa, pérdida de mascotas, entre otros eventos que pueden ser personalizados) ● Comunicar vecinos, empresas, la seguridad pública y privada, o simplemente conectar con servicios. ● Colaborar con una comunidad de forma sencilla y ágil. ● Tener información en tiempo real de lo que está sucediendo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Messenger Kids at #61 against Secc's unranked. Messenger Kids also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Messenger Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, Secc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messenger Kids | Secc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (117K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Sistemas y Aplicacciones SAT SRL |
Bugs and requests
Messenger Kids
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to send/receive messages and photos
- Frequent disconnections and 'reconnecting' issues
- Glitches with group calls and games
- Problems with account creation and login
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customization of chat colors, backgrounds, and emojis
- Add a 'do not disturb' mode
- Increase video recording time limit
- Improve search and contact management
- Integrate with other social platforms like Facebook
Secc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Messenger Kids
No in-app purchases
Secc
No in-app purchases
