M1 Messenger vs Dober
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M1 Messenger
This app offers a versatile communication platform, combining SIP calling, walkie-talkie functionality, and location sharing. Connect with users nearby, track family locations, and integrate with IP PBX systems for broader calling capabilities.
- SIP client with push notifications
- Walkie-Talkie mode (Push-To-Talk)
- Users Nearby discovery
- Family Locator
- PSTN/GSM calling
- IP PBX integration
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All-in-One M1 Messenger - calls to any PSTN or GSM numbers, Walkie-Talkie, SIP client and more. - SIP client with push notification feature. - Users Nearby — you can see users around you (up to a 100 km radius). Chat with people nearby and make new friends. - Family Locator - get location your family members or friends. - Push-To-Talk. Use this Walkie-Talkie mode in group and regular chats. - SIP equipment — connect you IP PBX (for example, Asterisk), call center or any IP phone or gateway to connect with any M1 user directly from your PBX, call center or IP phone.
Dober
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Dober is a secure messenger for private chats, voice and video calls, and group communication. Create an account without linking your phone number or email address. Dober is designed to minimize the collection of personal data and protect your communication from unauthorized access. Messages and attachments are protected with end-to-end encryption. Data stored on the server remains encrypted and allows your chat history to be restored on your connected devices. Dober does not sell personal data or use it for advertising. Voice and video calling is a core Dober feature. Make one-to-one calls, start group calls, and receive incoming call notifications even when the app is running in the background. What you can do with Dober: - Chat privately — end-to-end encryption protects your messages and attachments - Make voice and video calls — communicate one-to-one or in groups - Receive incoming calls — answer important calls while the app is in the background - Use multiple devices — access your communication history on connected devices - Manage active sessions — review connected devices and disconnect old or unwanted sessions - Communicate without a phone number or email address - Create private and group chats - Share photos, videos, files, audio, and voice messages - Convert speech to text - Personalize the app with light and dark themes Dober is a Ukrainian startup created by ordinary people for ordinary people. Dober — Simply Secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M1 Messenger at every 3 weeks against Dober's every 2 months. M1 Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
M1 Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, Dober every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M1 Messenger | Dober |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Melliton | Dmytro Oberemok |
In-app purchases
M1 Messenger
No in-app purchases
Dober
No in-app purchases









