# Шашлык vs Num Messenger

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Шашлык at 9.0 against Num Messenger's 16. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Шашлык | Num Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/num-messenger/id6759305318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Feedback, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235576425) | [Oleg Frolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453366171) |

## What reviewers say

### Шашлык

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1505747131)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Num Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/num-messenger/id6759305318)

A messaging app prioritizing simplicity and privacy. It uses a unique NUM-number for registration, eliminating the need for phone numbers or emails. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and deleted after delivery, with minimal data stored on servers.

**Highlights:** No phone number or email required, Unique NUM-number for registration, End-to-end encrypted messages, Messages deleted after delivery, Minimal server data storage, Private photo and voice sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Шашлык free?

Шашлык is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Num Messenger free?

Num Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Шашлык or Num Messenger have ads?

Neither Шашлык nor Num Messenger shows ads.

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