Jami vs Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jami
This is a free communication platform prioritizing privacy through end-to-end encryption. It offers secure instant messaging, audio/video calls, and file sharing. The app supports multi-device usage and can function as a SIP client.
- Instant messaging
- Audio and video calls
- Photo and file sharing
- Group conversations
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-device support
- SIP client functionality
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Jami is a free, unified communication platform that puts privacy first. Built on end-to-end encryption, Jami keeps your conversations secure and your personal data private. Features: - Instant messaging - Audio and video calls - Photo and file sharing - Group conversations and video conferences - End-to-end encrypted communications Multi-device support: - Use Jami on multiple devices - Sync your conversations seamlessly - Link devices to your account Additional capabilities: - Works as a SIP client For more information, visit https://jami.net Jami is published under the GPL license, version 3 or higher. Copyright © Savoir-faire Linux Inc.
Grid
Share your location privately and securely with end-to-end encryption. Control who sees your location and for how long, with options for temporary or long-term groups. The core service is free and open source.
- End-to-end encrypted location sharing
- One-to-one and group sharing
- Temporary and long-term groups
- Self-hosting capability
- Custom map providers
- Optional satellite maps
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Share locations with friends, family or anybody you choose with privacy in your hands. Our end-to-end encrypted service ensures your location data stays safe and under your control. No selling, no sharing– just the privacy you deserve and trust you can count on. Grid is free and open source, and utilizes the Matrix Protocol for end-to-end encryption so only those you choose know where you are. - Add contacts for one to one location sharing - Create long term or short term and temporary groups - Self hosting capability using the Matrix Protocol - Custom map provider through Protomaps - Self hosted map provider capability Terms of Use: https://mygrid.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://mygrid.app/privacy Grid is created by Rezivure, a tech company dedicated to tools that enhance digital privacy. Without privacy we do not have freedom. To check out our source code, visit https://www.github.com/Rezivure To learn more or see new updates, go to https://mygrid.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grid at 4.7 against Jami's 3.7. Grid also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Jami's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Jami asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jami has 91 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Jami's written reviews are positive against 80% of Grid's.
Jami ships an update every 3 weeks, Grid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jami | Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (91 ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savoir-faire Linux | Rezivure LLC |
Customer experience
Jami
Grid
In-app purchases
Jami
No in-app purchases
Grid
- Satellite Maps$4.991 Month
