# Secluded vs Ello Messenger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secluded at none against Ello Messenger's 16. Secluded also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 40) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Ello Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ello Messenger sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Secluded asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Secluded against 3.9 for Ello Messenger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secluded has 322 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Secluded's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ello Messenger's.

Secluded ships an update every 3 weeks, Ello Messenger every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secluded | Ello Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496/reviews)** | [3.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ello-messenger/id6469151194/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **322** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Ramsdell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153926824) | [Fast, private and encrypted](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711621771) |

## What reviewers say

### Secluded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496)

Discover private, secluded locations nearby for relaxation, photography, or dining. View photos, check pet safety, and learn about amenities like restrooms and trash cans. Users can also report police presence and contribute their own spot discoveries.

**Highlights:** Find secluded places, View photos of locations, Check pet safety, See available amenities, Report police activity, Submit new spots, Comment on spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 🚀 Useful for finding secluded spots
- 💡 Ability to report police activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Intrusive ads that can't be skipped
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and crashes
- Unable to add new spots or locations
- App becomes unresponsive and unusable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Implement a paid version with no ads
- Allow users to delete or edit their own pins
- Add a social feature to connect with other users


### Ello Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ello-messenger/id6469151194)

This app offers secure messaging and creative tools, including AI-powered content generation. It allows users to connect with others, build communities, and monetize their creations through subscriptions and exclusive content. Sign up easily with just an email.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, AI-powered text and image generation, Creator channels and exclusive content, Fan subscriptions for creators, Direct messaging and group chats, Email-based signup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $10.00 | per month |
| Support with $1 | $1.00 | one-time |
| AI Chat Experience Prompts | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Image Experience Prompts | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Wallet Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| Al Images and Chat | $5.99 | one-time |
| $10 Wallet Credit | $10.00 | one-time |
| Mini | $10.00 | one-time |
| $20 Wallet Credit | $20.00 | one-time |
| $25 Wallet Credit | $25.00 | one-time |
| Small | $25.00 | one-time |
| $50 Wallet Credit | $50.00 | one-time |
| Medium | $50.00 | one-time |
| $75 Wallet Credit | $75.00 | one-time |
| $100 Wallet Credit | $100.00 | one-time |
| Large | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secluded free?

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

### Is Ello Messenger free?

Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secluded or Ello Messenger?

Secluded is rated higher. Secluded averages 3.9 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Ello Messenger averages 3.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Secluded or Ello Messenger have ads?

Secluded shows ads; Ello Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secluded or Ello Messenger?

Secluded ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ello Messenger every 10 days. Most recently, Secluded was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ello Messenger on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*