Comparison

Arattai Messenger vs Waapsi

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

Head to head
About

Arattai Messenger

This secure messaging app facilitates everyday conversations with family and friends, prioritizing privacy and trust. It offers features like end-to-end encryption, direct and group chats, stories, channels, live location sharing, and video meetings. User data is securely stored and never sold, with no advertisements.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted chats
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Stories for sharing moments
  • Channels for interests
  • Live location sharing
  • Video meetings
  • Chat backup
Features
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Arattai - Secure Messaging, Voice & Video Calls for Everyday Conversations Arattai is a secure instant messaging app designed for private chats, voice calls, video calls, and group conversations with family and friends. Stay connected, share moments, and communicate confidently, knowing your conversations remain private and protected. Built by Zoho, a globally trusted technology company known for enterprise-grade security and privacy. Why Choose Arattai? • Privacy-first messaging with end-to-end encryption for chats and calls • No ads. No data selling. Ever. • User data is stored securely on servers in India • Built by Zoho, trusted worldwide for secure technology • Reliable messaging designed for everyday use Arattai is designed to keep conversations simple, secure, and comfortable. Everything You Need for Everyday Messaging Messaging Made Simple • Direct messaging for one-to-one chats • Group chats for family and friends, and communities • Voice messages for quick conversations • Polls to gather opinions and make group decisions • Photo, video, and file sharing • Document scanner to scan and share files instantly • Live location sharing with real-time updates and duration control • Chat backup to keep your conversations secure • Reliable message delivery Voice, Video Calls & Meetings • Voice calls for instant conversations • Video calls for face-to-face communication • Group video meetings with large groups • Smooth and stable calls designed for reliable communication • Schedule meetings, record meetings, add branding, and start or join meetings without an account Share Moments & Discover Content • Stories to share daily updates • Channels to follow interests and communities Privacy You Can Trust Your privacy is not an afterthought - it is built into Arattai. • Secure infrastructure with data stored in India • End-to-end encryption for direct chats, group chats, voice calls, and video calls • Built with Zoho’s strong commitment to security and privacy • Granular privacy controls to choose who can chat, call, and add you to groups/meetings • Control who can see your profile photo, last seen, and status • Manage permissions to block, report, or mute contacts easily Start Chatting with Confidence Download Arattai today and experience secure messaging built for privacy, trust, and meaningful conversations. Stay connected with the people who matter, safely and privately.

About

Waapsi

Connect with fellow alumni and professionals in private communities. Share updates, discover events, find mentors, and explore career opportunities within your organization's network.

Highlights
  • Community wall for updates
  • Member directory
  • Event discovery and RSVP
  • Mentorship connections
  • Professional opportunity listings
  • Chapter participation
Features
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Waapsi brings private professional and alumni communities together in one place. Approved members can stay connected through a community wall, member directory, events, chapters, mentorship, professional opportunities, and community initiatives. With Waapsi, members can: • Stay up to date with community news and announcements • Find and connect with fellow members • Discover and RSVP to events • Share posts, updates, photos, and milestones • Find mentors and build professional connections • Explore jobs, collaborations, and other opportunities • Participate in chapters and community initiatives Waapsi is designed for participating organizations and their approved members, providing a focused space to strengthen professional relationships and stay connected beyond individual events or reunions.

Screenshots

Arattai Messenger4 screens
Waapsi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arattai Messenger at 1.8K against Waapsi's 2. Arattai Messenger also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Waapsi's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Waapsi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arattai Messenger has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Arattai Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Waapsi's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arattai Messenger versus Waapsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArattai MessengerWaapsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARATTAI TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDSugati LLC

Customer experience

Arattai Messenger

All ratings1,806 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.3%

Waapsi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Arattai Messenger

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to verify phone numbers in some regions
  • Syncing issues with contacts
  • Inconsistent behavior on iOS devices
  • Delayed message delivery

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add end-to-end encryption for messages
  • Improve contact management and sync
  • Implement group call feature
  • Add more customization options
  • Integrate with other Zoho services

Waapsi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arattai Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

Waapsi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arattai Messenger free?
Arattai Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waapsi free?
Waapsi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arattai Messenger or Waapsi?
Waapsi is rated higher. Arattai Messenger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Waapsi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Arattai Messenger or Waapsi have ads?
Neither Arattai Messenger nor Waapsi shows ads.

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