Comparison

Privi vs Presence Messenger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Privi

A secure platform for private communication where all data is encrypted before leaving your device. Your personal information is only shared with your contacts, ensuring complete privacy from third parties. Communicate freely without fear of eavesdropping or data breaches.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Private contact sharing
  • No central identity database
  • Secure communication
  • User privacy focused
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Privi is a secure platform for private communications. All data is encrypted before leaving your device and is safe from eavesdropping. Any personal information you wish to provide is only shared with your contacts, no one else can see that information, not even us. There is no central database of identities to search. Communicate freely. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: http://about.pri.vi/Terms&Privacy.html

About

Presence Messenger

This social networking app prioritizes privacy and security by hiding public post metrics and keeping all conversations end-to-end encrypted. It offers a safe space for users to share content without the pressure of public validation or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Hidden likes, replies, and follower counts
  • End-to-end encrypted direct chats
  • Stories that don't vanish after 24 hours
  • No data collection or tracking
  • Control over online and read receipt status
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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TALK PRIVATELY, SHARE PUBLICLY: Share with millions of people, but likes, replies, and follower count stay hidden, and all conversations happen in direct chats. This frees you from haters, who can no longer attack you in public, and from the anxiety of social media over-exposure. It’s liberating—everyone can see, no one can touch. Additionally, messages are end-to-end encrypted, stored only on your phone, and we don’t track or collect sensitive data. In short, Presence is the safest place to be online. Read below to find out why we are so special. GOODBYE "HATERS": Share stories publicly, but likes, replies, views, and interactions stay private. Nobody can attack your content, and there’s no pressure or worry about numbers. A DIFFERENT STORY: Unless otherwise specified, your stories won't vanish after 24 hours, so you can share select contents about yourself and your life. Perfect for keeping in touch with fans, expressing views, promoting trends, or sharing personal moments on your terms. SAFE: Privacy is our priority, but we go further—we end online abuse, anxiety, and falsehoods. Presence is your space to be yourself without feeling over-exposed. With private interactions and no profile counters, you can finally stay safe and relaxed online. PRIVATE: Chats and media are end-to-end encrypted (AES-256/RSA) and stored only on your phone. Nobody can read or see them, not even us. Unlike many chat apps, no one can see your “last seen” and you control who sees your "online" status and "read receipts". This is real privacy—the rest are just slogans. WE DON’T: Unlike social media, we remove all sources of stress or harm. We don’t collect unnecessary data, track you outside Presence, or profile you for third parties. So when you see a specific story or ad, you know we are serving you, and nobody else. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Privi3 screens
Presence Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Presence Messenger at 5.0 against Privi's 4.4. Presence Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Privi's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Privi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Presence Messenger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Presence Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Privi has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privi ships an update monthly, Presence Messenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Privi versus Presence Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriviPresence Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB173 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStochastic Systems LLCPresence Network Inc.

Customer experience

Privi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Presence Messenger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Privi

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Standard subscription$2.991 Month
11 purchases

Presence Messenger

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Basic$0.991 Month
  • Premium Basic$1.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Premium$2.491 Year
  • Premium Plus$4.991 Year
  • Premium$4.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Boost$0.49
  • Boost$1.00
  • Boost$2.49
Show 1 more
  • Boost$10.00

Questions

Is Privi free?
Privi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presence Messenger free?
Presence Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Privi or Presence Messenger?
Presence Messenger is rated higher. Privi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Presence Messenger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Privi or Presence Messenger have ads?
Neither Privi nor Presence Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Privi or Presence Messenger?
Privi ships an update monthly, and Presence Messenger every 5 days. Most recently, Privi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Presence Messenger on October 13, 2026.

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