Comparison

Session vs MyLinkee

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

Head to head
About

Session

A private messenger focused on user data protection through a decentralized network. It offers secure, end-to-end encrypted communication without requiring personal information for account creation. Enjoy private group chats and secure file sharing with no ads or trackers.

Highlights
  • Fully private account creation
  • Decentralized server network
  • No metadata logging
  • IP address protection
  • End-to-end encrypted group chats
  • Secure attachments
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 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Session Terms of Service: https://getsession.org/terms-of-service

About

MyLinkee

Features
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Linkee is your social headquarters — one unique ID that connects all your digital profiles in one place. Whether you're a creator, professional, or business, Linkee lets you share your Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok, and more — all from a single link. Features: - One unique Linkee ID for your entire digital identity - Add and manage all your social media links - Share via QR code or profile link - Personal and Business account types - Friend system with notifications - Secure and private Stop sharing multiple links. Start sharing one Linkee. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mylinkee.com/privacy

Screenshots

Session4 screens
MyLinkee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Session at none against MyLinkee's 9. Session also leads on chart position (#102 vs unranked). MyLinkee's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyLinkee sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session ships an update fortnightly, MyLinkee every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Session versus MyLinkee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionMyLinkee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Loki ProjectSilky & Linkee LLC

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

MyLinkee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Session

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MyLinkee

Subscriptions9
  • Pro$11.991 Month
  • Ultimate$34.991 Month
  • Starter$69.991 Month
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  • Growth$109.991 Month
  • Pro$119.991 Year
  • Ultimate$350.001 Year
  • Starter$700.001 Year
  • Growth$1099.991 Year
  • Verified Talent Plan$1199.991 Year

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyLinkee free?
MyLinkee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Session or MyLinkee have ads?
Neither Session nor MyLinkee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session or MyLinkee?
Session ships an update fortnightly, and MyLinkee every 3 days. Most recently, Session was updated on November 10, 2026 and MyLinkee on November 5, 2026.

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