Comparison

TeleGuard vs Fluxx

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

Head to head
About

TeleGuard

This app offers a secure and anonymous messaging experience with no registration or data collection. It uses strong encryption for all communications and stores no user data on its servers. Connect with friends using unique IDs and QR codes for verified contact.

Highlights
  • Anonymous messaging
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Text and voice messages
  • Video and voice calls
  • File sharing
  • Group chats
  • QR code contact verification
Features
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Anonymity guaranteed - no registration There is no connection to a telephone number and no collection of user identification data. The TeleGuard-ID is your very personal identification number that you need in order to connect with your friends. Every TeleGuard user receives an ID number and a QR code, which can be sent out to get in touch with others. Designed to be the most secure messenger in the world TeleGuard's focus is on protecting privacy and confidential communication. TeleGuard is the secure messenger from Swisscows. Swisscows has set itself the task of protecting its users from data misuse in every situation. As the smartphone is the most widely used medium in the world nowadays, a secure messenger is indispensable. Highly secure and modern server All servers are located in the data centers in Switzerland. A complex encryption system is used for all transmitted data and absolutely no user data is stored on the servers. Everything is absolutely anonymous. That's why TeleGuard is better than the others TeleGuard encrypts every message and voice call with the one of the best encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. Since our servers are in Switzerland, we are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU / USA and do not have to pass on any data. How is my privacy secured? HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, deletion of messages from the server after reading. No user data, neither IP address nor other, is recorded or stored. Functions • Send text and voice messages • Share pictures and videos • Video and voice telephony • Send files • Create groups • The identity of contacts can be verified by scanning the QR code. Support If you have further questions, you will find our FAQs here: teleguard.com/en#faq

About

Fluxx

Features
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Fluxx is built around discovery, live interaction, creators, and real-world communities. Explore short videos, connect with nearby people, go live, share moments, and discover what is happening around you through immersive social experiences designed to bring online interaction closer to real life. At the center of Fluxx is Contagion — an opt-in nearby discovery system that allows people, creators, communities, and local businesses to become visible to one another through proximity-based interaction and local engagement. FEATURES • Nearby Discovery with Contagion Discover nearby people and communities through location-aware social interaction with privacy controls and opt-in visibility. • Explore Feed Watch and share short-form videos, discover creators, and explore personalized content in real time. • Live Streaming & Live Chat Start live sessions, interact with viewers instantly, assign moderators, and participate in real-time conversations during livestreams. • Messaging & Community Interaction Connect through direct messaging, nearby discovery, and shared community experiences. • Creator Features Send virtual gifts, support creators, and engage through interactive live experiences. • AR Camera Effects Create content using native iOS face tracking and real-time camera enhancements. • Safety & Moderation Fluxx includes reporting tools, livestream moderation systems, privacy settings, and community safety features designed to help maintain a safer environment. Fluxx is designed to help people discover communities, creators, and experiences happening around them — not just content. Discover nearby. Share moments. Go live.

Screenshots

TeleGuard4 screens
Fluxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluxx at Free against TeleGuard's $3.99. TeleGuard's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Fluxx is free to download; TeleGuard costs $3.99 up front. TeleGuard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fluxx sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TeleGuard versus Fluxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeleGuardFluxx
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (239 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings239 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB406 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSwisscows AGBLUE HORIZON CAPITAL SRL

Bugs and requests

TeleGuard

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • No connection to server error (widespread and persistent)
  • App crashes when purchasing unique ID
  • App crashes when adding phone credit
  • Videos fail to load or play
  • Video volume not working
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  • Messages not displaying properly
  • Camera access triggered by emoji keyboard
  • macOS version overloads CPU
  • Registration fails with server connection error
  • Password/login issues after reinstall
  • Emoji rendering bugs
  • Links not opening
  • Messages disappearing
  • Poor performance on iPad
  • UI glitches and buggy interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • Native iPad application
  • Emoji reactions to messages
  • Poll creation in group chats
  • Bluetooth headphone/speaker switching
  • Dark mode and customization options
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  • Self-destructing messages
  • Screenshot protection
  • Message expiration removal or customization
  • Automatic media download option
  • Improved notification system with custom sounds

Fluxx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TeleGuard

One-time10
  • Small coffee$0.99
  • Advanced calls promo$2.49
  • Medium coffee$2.99
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  • TeleGuard ID$2.99
  • Advanced calls$3.49
  • Big coffee$4.99
  • 5$$4.99
  • Channel$7.00
  • 20$$19.99
  • 100$$99.99
8 purchases

Fluxx

One-time8
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 550 Coins$3.99
  • 1-Day Pass$3.99
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  • 1400 Coins$9.99
  • Verified Badge Request$9.99
  • No Limits 30 Days$13.99
  • 3000 Coins$19.99
  • 6000 Coins$39.99

Questions

Is TeleGuard free?
TeleGuard costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Fluxx free?
Fluxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TeleGuard or Fluxx have ads?
Neither TeleGuard nor Fluxx shows ads.

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