# temi vs Session

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: temi at none against Session's 3. Session's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 25) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. temi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Session holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session has 5.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of temi's written reviews are positive against 61% of Session's.

temi ships an update every 2 months, Session fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | temi | Session |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temi/id1332976710/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 146 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ROBO-TEAM HOME LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332976709) | [The Loki Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465686521) |

## What reviewers say

### temi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temi/id1332976710)

Connect with loved ones through a personal robot, enabling dynamic video calls and remote control of the device. Explore advanced features, view past interactions, and access a store for robot applications.

**Highlights:** Dynamic video calls (telepresence), Remote robot control, temi Center for advanced features, Activity feed for past interactions, temi Store for robot apps, Video chat with friends' robots

**In-app purchases:** none


### Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

**Highlights:** Anonymous account creation, Decentralized server network, No metadata logging, IP address protection, End-to-end encrypted group chats, Secure file sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Session Pro | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Session Pro | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No phone number or personal data required
- 💡 Innovative use of blockchain and Tor network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and message delivery
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Slow media file transfers
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Limited features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not syncing across devices
- Inability to join or view group chats
- Attachments and media not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add voice and video calling
- Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
- Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
- Improve group chat functionality
- Add support for multiple accounts/identities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is temi free?

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

### Is Session free?

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

### Which has better reviews, temi or Session?

Session is rated higher. temi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Session averages 4.4 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do temi or Session have ads?

Neither temi nor Session shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, temi or Session?

temi ships an update every 2 months, and Session fortnightly. Most recently, temi was updated on October 7, 2026 and Session on October 17, 2026.

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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.*