Comparison

SBAA vs Presence Messenger

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

Head to head
About

SBAA

Features
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Get to know our members old and new, discuss with each other in groups or privately, learn about our upcoming events and stay updated with our latest news. The Stanford Biodesign Alumni Association is a non-profit organization aiming to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the Biodesign Alumni Fellows and the medical technology community at large. Website: http://www.biodesignalumni.com/ Twitter: @bdalum

About

Presence Messenger

This social networking app prioritizes privacy and security by hiding public post metrics and keeping all conversations end-to-end encrypted. It offers a safe space for users to share content without the pressure of public validation or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Hidden likes, replies, and follower counts
  • End-to-end encrypted direct chats
  • Stories that don't vanish after 24 hours
  • No data collection or tracking
  • Control over online and read receipt status
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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TALK PRIVATELY, SHARE PUBLICLY: Share with millions of people, but likes, replies, and follower count stay hidden, and all conversations happen in direct chats. This frees you from haters, who can no longer attack you in public, and from the anxiety of social media over-exposure. It’s liberating—everyone can see, no one can touch. Additionally, messages are end-to-end encrypted, stored only on your phone, and we don’t track or collect sensitive data. In short, Presence is the safest place to be online. Read below to find out why we are so special. GOODBYE "HATERS": Share stories publicly, but likes, replies, views, and interactions stay private. Nobody can attack your content, and there’s no pressure or worry about numbers. A DIFFERENT STORY: Unless otherwise specified, your stories won't vanish after 24 hours, so you can share select contents about yourself and your life. Perfect for keeping in touch with fans, expressing views, promoting trends, or sharing personal moments on your terms. SAFE: Privacy is our priority, but we go further—we end online abuse, anxiety, and falsehoods. Presence is your space to be yourself without feeling over-exposed. With private interactions and no profile counters, you can finally stay safe and relaxed online. PRIVATE: Chats and media are end-to-end encrypted (AES-256/RSA) and stored only on your phone. Nobody can read or see them, not even us. Unlike many chat apps, no one can see your “last seen” and you control who sees your "online" status and "read receipts". This is real privacy—the rest are just slogans. WE DON’T: Unlike social media, we remove all sources of stress or harm. We don’t collect unnecessary data, track you outside Presence, or profile you for third parties. So when you see a specific story or ad, you know we are serving you, and nobody else. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SBAA2 screens
Presence Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBAA at none against Presence Messenger's 10. SBAA also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Presence Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Presence Messenger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SBAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBAA ships an update every 5 months, Presence Messenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SBAA versus Presence Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBAAPresence Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB173 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBiodesign Alumni AssociationPresence Network Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SBAA

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Presence Messenger

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Basic$0.991 Month
  • Premium Basic$1.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$1.991 Month
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  • Premium$2.491 Year
  • Premium Plus$4.991 Year
  • Premium$4.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Boost$1.00
  • Boost$2.49
  • Boost$10.00

Questions

Is SBAA free?
SBAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Presence Messenger free?
Presence Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SBAA or Presence Messenger have ads?
Neither SBAA nor Presence Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBAA or Presence Messenger?
SBAA ships an update every 5 months, and Presence Messenger every 5 days. Most recently, SBAA was updated on November 3, 2026 and Presence Messenger on November 4, 2026.

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