Tiny Texts vs Retro Messenger Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tiny Texts
Experience real-time messaging without the guesswork. This app prioritizes speed and privacy, automatically removing data from servers upon exit and collecting minimal personal information. Share a link to connect with loved ones instantly.
- Real-time messaging
- Automatic data removal
- No personal data collection
- Lightweight and distraction-free
- No contact import needed
- Shareable link for connection
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Tired of always guessing what they are typing behind the bubbles? Well don't be! Because I fixed that! Now all that you need to do is convince them to use this app and yeah! Pros: - Your messaging data is automatically removed from the server once you exit the app - No personal data is collected, except for your device UUID for conversation matching purposes - Super fast real-time messaging - Lightweight and distraction free - No need to import your contacts at all. Simply share your TinyText link with your loved one. Cons: - I don't see a con here tbh Thanks!
Retro Messenger Chat
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Retro Messenger is a minimalist chat app for iPhone. No emojis, stickers, GIFs, or media; just text, a retro terminal look, and end-to-end encryption. MESSAGE BY USERNAME Find someone by username and send a message request with a short intro note. They choose to accept or decline before you can chat. TEXT ONLY, BY DESIGN Plain text conversations with a calm green-on-black interface. One-to-one and group chats (up to 20 people). ENCRYPTION Message bodies are encrypted on your device before they leave it. Only conversation participants with the right keys can read them. PRIVACY & CONTROL • Sign in with email, Google, or Apple • Block users and report concerns to support • Mute notifications per chat • Export a conversation • Delete your account in-app ALSO INCLUDED Read receipts, typing indicators, inbox search, friends list, username share + QR, optional recovery passphrase for new devices, and push alerts for messages and requests. Retro Messenger is made by One and Three. Support: https://oneandthree.in/contact Privacy: https://oneandthree.in/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tiny Texts at 4 against Retro Messenger Chat's 1. Tiny Texts also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tiny Texts | Retro Messenger Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Edrisian | ONE AND THREE |
In-app purchases
Tiny Texts
No in-app purchases
Retro Messenger Chat
No in-app purchases
