Courier vs Minyma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Courier
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Groups Contacts for sending text messages and emails. Free. Without advertisements. Courier - Group Messaging allows you to group your Contacts so that you can easily send text messages and email messages to one or more Groups of Contacts. Once the groups are created they work independently with Contacts, Messages and Mail. In-App Purchase to use saved messages in iMessage.
Minyma
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Minyma is a private messenger built on one principle: your conversations belong to you. Every message, photo, video, file, voice note, and call is end-to-end encrypted โ only you and the people you're talking to can read or hear them. Minyma's servers relay encrypted data they cannot open. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข No phone number or email required โ pick a Minyma ID and start messaging โข End-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group chats, voice notes, photos, videos, and files โข Encrypted voice and video calls, one-to-one and group โ with call hold and call waiting โข Notifications show "New message" by default โ content stays private on your lock screen โข Verify contacts with safety numbers and QR codes โข Disappearing messages โ set timers per chat, from 30 seconds to 4 weeks โข App Lock with passcode and optional Face ID/Touch ID unlock MODERN CRYPTOGRAPHY โข Hybrid post-quantum encryption protects today's messages against tomorrow's computers โข Forward secrecy: keys change constantly, so past messages stay protected EVERYDAY FEATURES โข Polls, pinned messages, link previews, message editing and deletion, reactions, replies, and message search โข Translate messages on request โ on your device, with the original kept alongside โข Large file transfers, instant photo previews, HD video option โข Encrypted backup and device transfer you control โ we never hold your backup key โข Minyma Voice (optional membership): a realtime voice assistant for hands-free use, weather, translation, and more in 20+ languages Minyma is free to use for messaging and calls. An optional membership unlocks Minyma Voice and larger transfers. No ads. No tracking. No data sold โ there's nothing to sell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Minyma at every 2 days against Courier's every 2 months. Courier's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Courier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minyma sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Courier ships an update every 2 months, Minyma every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Courier | Minyma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Utili Apps LLC | Minymata, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Courier
- Courier Saved Messages$0.99
Minyma
- Minyma Starter7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Minyma Plus$7.991 Month
- Minyma Pro$14.991 Month
- Small tip$4.99
- Medium tip$9.99
- Voice Top-Up$14.99
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- Large tip$19.99
- Generous tip$49.99
- Champion tip$99.99









