# MO Messager vs 55 Messenger

The clearest difference is rating: 55 Messenger at 3.3 against MO Messager's 2.5. 55 Messenger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 42) and ads (none vs shown). MO Messager's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MO Messager sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. 55 Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

55 Messenger holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MO Messager's written reviews are positive against 65% of 55 Messenger's.

MO Messager ships an update every 10 days, 55 Messenger monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MO Messager | 55 Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mo-messager/id1408526658/reviews) | **[3.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/55-messenger/id1481921442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 246 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [厦门默往科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408526657) | [OCTOPUS US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481921441) |

## What reviewers say

### MO Messager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mo-messager/id1408526658)

This private chat application offers secure communication with friends and acquaintances. It features end-to-end encryption, message recall, and screen capture notifications to ensure your conversations remain confidential and controlled.

**Highlights:** End-to-end message encryption, Message recall within 24 hours, Screen capture notifications, Timed message cleaning, Secret friend option, Application lock, Voice messages up to 180 seconds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 默往币充值 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-40元 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $7.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-68元 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-88元 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-108元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-128元 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $22.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP-1个月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| super group-1 months | $39.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 3 months | $69.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $79.99 | one-time |
| super group-3 months | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $129.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 12months | $149.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $149.99 | one-time |
| super group-6 months | $179.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 12 months | $199.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $199.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $249.99 | one-time |
| super group-12 months | $299.99 | one-time |
| VIP-12个月 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $799.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $799.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $999.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $999.99 | one-time |


### 55 Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/55-messenger/id1481921442)

Communicate with friends through text, voice calls, video, and photos. Enjoy instant video messaging and secure conversations with messages that disappear after being read. Effectively manage group chats with robust features.

**Highlights:** Text, voice, and video calls, Send photos, Instant video messaging, Trace-less messaging, Burn after reading messages, Group chat management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Powerful functionality
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Good looking interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not updating
- 🐛 Old version login issues
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Old version cannot log in
- New version cannot be used
- Cannot log in
- Network abnormal error
- Network connection unstable

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix login issues for old versions
- Allow login with new version
- Improve notification delivery
- Add group chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MO Messager free?

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

### Is 55 Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MO Messager or 55 Messenger?

55 Messenger is rated higher. MO Messager averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while 55 Messenger averages 3.3 from 77 ratings.

### Do MO Messager or 55 Messenger have ads?

MO Messager shows ads; 55 Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, MO Messager or 55 Messenger?

MO Messager ships an update every 10 days, and 55 Messenger monthly. Most recently, MO Messager was updated on September 22, 2026 and 55 Messenger on September 21, 2026.

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