Kedr vs Ginlo Private
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kedr
An encrypted messenger prioritizing anonymity and security for texting, video calls, and file sharing. It doesn't link to your phone number or access personal data. Create a nickname to connect with others.
- Anonymous texting
- Encrypted video calls
- Secure file sharing
- No phone number required
- Nickname-based chat
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KEDR is an absolute safe, anonymous and encrypted messenger for texting, (video) calling and sending files. This messenger is not connected to your phone number and does not require any permissions to your personal data like your contacts. Simply create a nickname and ask your chat partner for his' in order to start chatting or calling him.
Ginlo Private
This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with end-to-end encryption and data protection. It's designed for ease of use, making it accessible to everyone, and is developed and hosted in Germany. Enjoy communication without ads or age restrictions.
- End-to-end encryption
- Ad-free communication
- Easy to use interface
- Data stored in Germany
- No age limit
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ginlo Communication for the most valuable things - made in Germany You should decide to whom you entrust really important things. ginlo protects you and the most valuable things you have. Don't worry about the security and privacy of any product, just add ginlo to your device. ginlo is very easy to use and can be used even by the youngest. No age limit - it's that safe. + Pure privacy. + Easy to understand. + Ad-free. + No age limit + Made & hosted in Germany. The benefits at a glance + Easy Limitless Communication, without Side Effects. Clean, completely encrypted, and safe. And since we want ginlo to serve and benefit its users – just like every good technology does – we especially care about ease of use for everyone. Technical know-how isn’t necessary at all. + Secure ginlo encrypts not only end-to-end, but also all data stored in the app using strong and secure standarized algorithms. Support & Feedback Just send an e-mail to support@ginlo.net. Please also send us any feedback you have – be it praise, criticism, or ideas. We’re looking forward to your message!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ginlo Private at 4.6 against Kedr's 1.4. Ginlo Private also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). Kedr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Ginlo Private holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Kedr's written reviews are positive against 46% of Ginlo Private's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Kedr ships an update weekly, Ginlo Private every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kedr | Ginlo Private |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kedr GmbH | ginlo.net Gesellschaft fur Datenkommunikationsdienste mbH |
Customer experience
Kedr
Ginlo Private
In-app purchases
Kedr
No in-app purchases
Ginlo Private
No in-app purchases
