Session vs voukey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Anonymous account creation
- Decentralized server network
- No metadata logging
- IP address protection
- End-to-end encrypted group chats
- Secure file sharing
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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 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Session Terms of Service: https://getsession.org/terms-of-service
voukey
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VouKey isn't another open feed where anyone can follow anyone. It's a private network built on real trust — every member is personally vouched for by someone already inside. No anonymous profiles. No random follow requests. Just people who know people, building circles worth being part of. HOW IT WORKS Get vouched for by someone in your network, and their trusted circle unlocks for you. Pin people to follow their moments — when a pin is mutual, you can message each other directly. Ready to grow your own circle? Vouch for the people you actually trust. YOUR CIRCLE, VISUALIZED See exactly how you're connected. VouKey's network view traces the chain of vouches that link you to everyone in your circle — so trust is never a mystery, it's a map. SHARE REAL MOMENTS Post the everyday moments that make up your week, and see what the people in your network have been up to — in a feed built only for people you're actually connected to. STAY CLOSE Send quick voice notes, chat privately, and get real-time updates when your circle grows, vouches land, or new pins connect. VouKey is committed to keeping the platform safe. Users can report and block others, and content that violates our community guidelines is subject to removal. VouKey is built for people who'd rather have a smaller, realer network than a bigger, noisier one. Get vouched in, and start building yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: voukey at none against Session's 3. Session's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked). 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. Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. voukey asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Session | voukey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #104 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Loki Project | BigBox Creations Private Limited |
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
voukey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Session
- Session Pro$4.491 Month
- Session Pro$11.993 Months
- Session Pro$35.991 Year
voukey
No in-app purchases









