Royal Message vs Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Royal Message
A modern messaging app for fast, simple, and private communication without requiring a phone number or email. It offers real-time chats, group messaging, and customizable features with encrypted data transmission.
- No phone number or email registration
- Real-time messaging
- Group chats up to 1024 members
- Encrypted data transmission
- Customizable chat backgrounds and bubble colors
- Optional screenshot protection
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Royal Message is a modern messaging app designed for fast and simple communication. No phone number required. No email address required. No traditional registration process. Simply start the app, add friends via RMID or QR code, and start chatting instantly. Fast & Efficient • Real-time messaging • High-quality photos and videos • Clear and reliable voice messages Chats & Groups • Private one-to-one chats • Groups with up to 1024 members • Secure account recovery with your chosen password Privacy Focused • No access to your contacts • Encrypted data transmission • Messages are deleted from the server after successful delivery Fully Customizable • Custom chat backgrounds • Adjustable chat bubble colors • Optional screenshot protection in private chats Built for Global Users • Available in 25 languages • Reliable infrastructure for smooth communication Why is Royal Message free? We display a small, unobtrusive banner ad to remain independent. Royal Message – Secure. Private. Direct.
Ghost
This messaging app prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and anonymous profiles. It collects minimal metadata, ensuring conversations remain confidential and invisible to third parties.
- End-to-end encryption
- Anonymous profiles
- Minimal metadata collection
- No phone number required
- Secure file sharing
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Ghost is your ultra-private messaging companion—designed from the ground up for total peace of mind. With Ghost, your conversations stay truly yours: End-to-End Encryption Every message, image, and file is encrypted on your device and only decrypted on the recipient's device. Not even we can read your chats. Encrypted Voice Calling Make crystal-clear, one-on-one voice calls protected by the same encryption standards as your messages. Calls ring through even when your phone is locked, so you never miss an important call. Anonymous Profiles No phone numbers, no email addresses. Connect with friends and communities without revealing personal information. Group Chats Bring your circle together in encrypted group conversations without sacrificing the privacy you expect from every one-on-one chat. Minimal Metadata We collect only what's strictly necessary—such as app version and crash logs—to keep the service running smoothly. No ad tracking. No analytics. Whether you're a privacy advocate, a whistleblower, or simply someone who values discretion, Ghost keeps your conversations—and your calls—private and protected from prying eyes. Download now and start talking with complete confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost at 4.8 against Royal Message's 3.7. Ghost also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Royal Message's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Royal Message sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
Royal Message ships an update every 5 days, Ghost every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Royal Message | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Themis Lois | Kacper Oselka |
Customer experience
Royal Message
Ghost
In-app purchases
Royal Message
- Royal Message Monthly$0.291 Month
- Royal Message Yearly$3.991 Year
- Delete chat +1$0.99
- Advertising free$1.99
- Royal Silver$3.99
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- Royal Gold$89.99
Ghost
No in-app purchases









