Comparison

Session vs THF Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Session

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

Highlights
  • Anonymous account creation
  • Decentralized server network
  • No metadata logging
  • IP address protection
  • End-to-end encrypted group chats
  • Secure file sharing
Features
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Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely safe. No trackers, no leaks — send messages, not metadata. • Fully private account creation: No phone number or email needed to create an Account ID • Decentralized server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure • No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata • IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data • Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people • Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections • Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech and free as in free of ads and trackers. It is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-ios

About

THF Connect

Features
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THF Connect is the official networking and resource platform for The Honor Foundation (THF), designed to empower transitioning U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans and those dedicated to service, leadership, and lifelong impact. This community-driven space fosters professional connections, mentorship, and collaboration while providing access to career opportunities and valuable resources. Features include: A Trusted Network – Strengthening relationships through meaningful connections and shared experiences. Career & Job Board – Access to career opportunities, industry insights, and professional development resources. Mentorship & Engagement – A space for sharing expertise, guidance, and support. Groups & Discussions – Topic-based spaces for collaboration, learning, and networking. Events & Webinars – Opportunities to engage in exclusive events, leadership discussions, and career-focused sessions. Resources & Insights – Tools and information tailored to career transitions, leadership, and community involvement. Built to support and expand The Honor Foundation’s mission, THF Connect provides a space for ongoing engagement, shared purpose, and lasting impact.

Screenshots

Session4 screens
THF Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THF Connect at none against Session's 3. Session's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. THF Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session ships an update fortnightly, THF Connect every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Session versus THF Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTHF Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB105 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Loki ProjectThe Honor Foundation

Bugs and requests

Session

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages not syncing across devices
  • Inability to join or view group chats
  • Attachments and media not loading properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice and video calling
  • Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
  • Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
  • Improve group chat functionality
  • Add support for multiple accounts/identities

THF Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Session

Subscriptions3
  • Session Pro$4.491 Month
  • Session Pro$11.993 Months
  • Session Pro$35.991 Year
None

THF Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THF Connect free?
THF Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Session or THF Connect have ads?
Neither Session nor THF Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session or THF Connect?
Session ships an update fortnightly, and THF Connect every 4 weeks. Most recently, Session was updated on September 23, 2026 and THF Connect on September 18, 2026.

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