Olvid vs Pick'n Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Olvid
This secure messaging app prioritizes user control and privacy. It doesn't require personal data, prevents unsolicited messages, and offers end-to-end encryption for all communications. Create private groups for family, friends, or collaborators without spam or advertising.
- User-controlled contact management
- No personal data required
- No unsolicited messages
- End-to-end encryption
- Private group creation
- Ad-free experience
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Olvid is the first private instant messaging application for everyone. What is a "private" messenger? It's a messenger: - That does not push new contacts on you. You are in control: you choose who you want to discuss with. Olvid offers several ways to invite other Olvid users, either face-to-face or remotely. - That does not require any personal data. Olvid won't ask for your phone number, for your email. Unlike your previous messenger, Olvid will never request access to your address book. - On which you will never receive unsolicited messages or messages from an unknown source. - Where all exchanges benefit from the same security and privacy as a real-world discussion behind closed doors. Olvid offers end-to-end encryption and end-to-end authentication by default, always, for everything you send or receive. Olvid guarantees you safe spaces, immune to external aggression, which isolate you from the digital noise and violence of other social networks. Create groups with your family, friends and key collaborators. No spam, no advertising. You finally regain full control over your communications. Olvid has been designed to be the best place to exchange on subjects that matter, with those who matter to you. Olvid - Technology ------------------ At the heart of Olvid, a 'cryptographic engine' coming from several years of research allows to mathematically prove the authenticity, the integrity, and the confidentiality of your communications.
Pick'n Co
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Pick'n Co — The app that makes picnics with friends easy Tired of endless group chats just to organize a simple picnic? "Who's bringing bread?", "Where are we meeting?", "How much do I owe you?" — with Pick'n Co, all of that is over. Pick'n Co is the app designed to organize your picnics and outings with friends from A to Z, stress-free and without forgetting anything. — CREATE YOUR EVENT IN SECONDS — Choose a date, a location, invite your friends and you're all set. You can add a description, a photo and even pin the meeting point on the map so nobody gets lost. — WHO BRINGS WHAT? — Our users' favorite feature. Create a list of what needs to be brought and everyone signs up for what they'll take care of. No more duplicates or forgotten items: everyone can see in real time who's bringing what. The cheese platter is covered, but nobody's got the drinks? One glance is all it takes. — EXPENSE SHARING — Someone paid for the groceries for everyone? Pick'n Co automatically calculates who owes what to whom. No more pulling out the calculator or jotting down notes. The accounts are clear, the friendships are preserved. — BUILT-IN GROUP CHAT — Chat directly in the app with all event participants. Share last-minute info, let people know you're running late, or send a photo of the cake you just baked. Everything stays in one place, no need to juggle between apps. — INTERACTIVE MAP — View the picnic location on the map and easily find your friends. Perfect for discovering new spots or guiding those who don't know the area. — SMART NOTIFICATIONS — Get an alert when a friend invites you, when someone signs up for an item on the list, or when a message arrives in the chat. You won't miss a thing, but we won't spam you either. — INVITE YOUR FRIENDS EASILY — Add friends in the app, scan their QR code or share an invitation link. Build your friend group and organize outings in an instant. — YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU — Pick'n Co respects your privacy. In compliance with GDPR, every permission is optional and you keep full control over your data. No ads, no data resale. — KEY FEATURES — • Event creation with date, location and description • Collaborative "Who brings what" list in real time • Automatic expense sharing calculation • Group chat for each event • Interactive map with location pin • Push notifications so you never miss anything • QR code scanner to add friends • Automatic reminders the day before the event • Dark mode • Free with no ads — WHO IS IT FOR? — Pick'n Co is made for everyone who loves getting together outdoors: picnics, barbecues, drinks in the park, beach outings, hikes with shared meals... Basically, every time you think "how do we organize this?" Download Pick'n Co and turn every outing with friends into a simple and enjoyable moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pick'n Co at none against Olvid's 4. Pick'n Co also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Olvid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Pick'n Co asks for nothing beyond the download.
Olvid ships an update every 6 weeks, Pick'n Co every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olvid | Pick'n Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olvid | Nicolas Menet |
In-app purchases
Olvid
- Individual$4.491 Month
- Family$5.991 Month
- Individual$44.901 Year
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- Family$59.901 Year
Pick'n Co
No in-app purchases









