Privi vs Presence Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Privi ships an update monthly, Presence Messenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Privi | Presence Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stochastic Systems LLC | Presence Network Inc. |
Customer experience
Privi
Presence Messenger
In-app purchases
Privi
- Basic Subscription$0.991 Month
- Standard subscription$2.991 Month
Presence Messenger
- Premium Basic$0.991 Month
- Premium Basic$1.991 Year
- Premium Plus$1.991 Month
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- Premium$2.491 Year
- Premium Plus$4.991 Year
- Premium$4.991 Year
- Premium Plus$9.991 Year
- Boost$0.49
- Boost$1.00
- Boost$2.49
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- Boost$10.00









