# Babilon vs Num Messenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Num Messenger at 100% against Babilon's 33%. Num Messenger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and device support. Babilon's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Num Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Babilon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Num Messenger's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babilon | Num Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babilon-t-messenger/id1453132845/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/num-messenger/id6759305318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Babilon-T](https://appshunter.io/developer/767802253) | [Oleg Frolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453366171) |

## What reviewers say

### Babilon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babilon-t-messenger/id1453132845)

Communicate with voice calls and exchange media files with others. Requires an internet connection. Currently in beta, with ongoing development and user feedback welcome.

**Highlights:** Exchange messages, Share media files, Make voice calls, International calling to Tajikistan, Available in Russian and English

**In-app purchases:** none


### Num Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/num-messenger/id6759305318)

A messaging app prioritizing simplicity and privacy. It uses a unique NUM-number for registration, eliminating the need for phone numbers or emails. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and deleted after delivery, with minimal data stored on servers.

**Highlights:** No phone number or email required, Unique NUM-number for registration, End-to-end encrypted messages, Messages deleted after delivery, Minimal server data storage, Private photo and voice sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babilon free?

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

### Is Num Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babilon or Num Messenger?

Num Messenger is rated higher. Babilon averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Num Messenger averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*