Lowkey vs Shura Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lowkey
This secure group chat platform prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and message history deletion. It offers tools for organizing conversations, like pinning and announcements, alongside fun features such as custom GIFs and audio messages.
- End-to-end encryption
- Permanent message history deletion
- Screen capturing block
- Pinning messages
- Announcements and events
- Self-made GIFs
- Audio messages
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What happens in the group chat stays in the group chat. Lowkey gives your circle a truly off-the-record space to chat, plan events, and hang out without digital footprints, screenshot leaks, or invasive tracking. UNCOMPROMISED PRIVACY • Anti-Screenshot Shield: Screen capturing and screen recording are automatically blocked in private chats. • End-to-End Encryption: E2EE ensures nobody—not even us—can read your messages, photos, or audio notes. • Disappearing History: Set custom timer auto-deletion so your message history wipes clean automatically. BUILT FOR YOUR INNER CIRCLE • Group Events & RSVPs: Schedule hangouts, house parties, or study sessions with live attendee tracking. • Polls & Announcements: Make group decisions fast and pin crucial updates to the top of the chat. • Encrypted Voice & Media Sharing: Share high-quality photos, videos, and voice notes instantly without sacrificing conversation quality or privacy. OUR PRIVACY PROMISE No ad tracking. No selling your personal data. No hidden logs. Just real conversations with the people you trust. Questions or feedback? Reach out to us at dev@lowkeychat.com!
Shura Chat
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Shura Chat is designed for secure, internal communication within our organization, including partners and contractors, with access granted by invitation only. The app provides encrypted real-time voice and video calls, conference calls, instant messaging, group chats, and file sharing across any device, ensuring that your communications are both seamless and protected. In line with organizational compliance and security policies, Shura Chat automatically deletes data from the app after 24 hours. However, users have the option to set custom message lifespans, allowing messages to disappear at any chosen time. This feature supports adherence to internal data retention and disposal policies, helping your organization maintain control over sensitive information. Behind its user-friendly interface, Shura Chat is powered by advanced military-grade security technology, ensuring that both internal and external communications remain secure and compliant with your organization's standards.
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Verdict
Lowkey and Shura Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lowkey ships an update every 6 weeks, Shura Chat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lowkey | Shura Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (84 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Key Revolution Inc. | مجلس الشورى |
In-app purchases
Lowkey
No in-app purchases
Shura Chat
No in-app purchases









