PALAPA vs Benang
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PALAPA
This secure collaboration platform offers end-to-end encrypted communication for groups and individuals. It supports large file sharing, secure notes, and advanced group management, built on a robust open-source foundation for enhanced privacy.
- End-to-end encrypted calls and chats
- Large file sharing (up to 100 MB)
- Encrypted personal notes
- Secure group management
- Screenshot notifications
- White label options
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Palapa is: - The next generation of PeSankita Indonesia (PS). - Designed as a secure mobile application platform for Society 5.0 - Developed by XecureIT, the leading registered Indonesian cyber defense company. - Free open source software. Features: - Unlimited number of group membership - Send document/audio/video/image up to 100 MB. - Secure data at rest with encrypted database in the device and backup file. - Secure end-to-end encryption implementation for all videos/voice calls, voice messages, and private/group chat, so unauthorized party including Palapa infrastructure system administrators CAN NOT read the contents - Encrypted Personal Notes - Automatic screenshot notification in the conversation if one of user take screen shot - Secure group management with 3 membership levels (owner/creator, admins, members) - Secure end-to-end key exchange process, so server HAS NO access to the secret key - Strong encryption algorithms ECC Curve25519, AES-256, and HMAC-SHA-256 Business Features: - As secure platform for micro applications (native, satellite, web view). - White label option for specific business and higher level security needs. - Dedicated server options for close digital ecosystem environment. Notes: - All Palapa security features only impact to micro native applications. - Palapa uses Signal as its core because Signal is an open source and has good security foundation. DISCLAIMERS: - Users are PROHIBITED from using Palapa for any act that may violate the law, misleading information, or spreading hatred. - User is FULLY RESPONSIBLE for using the Palapa’s services. - The developer DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY misappropriation and or ANY damage that may result from using Palapa. - The developer has the RIGHT to stop the Palapa’s service(s) and delete Palapa’s user account. - The developer accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for any accusation, suspicion, or lawsuit from users as a result of or relating to their use of the Palapa’s service(s).
Benang
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Benang - Educational Social Network Benang is a social networking app that aims at sharing valuable educational information and building a positive and insightful community worldwide. Features available on the Benang app: 1. Create an account with your profile picture and description 2. Accumulate followers and follow other users 3. Generate and publish posts in texts, images, and videos 4. React, comment, and share posts 5. Create privacy settings for posts you publish 6. Deactivate and delete account when you’d like to opt out of the platform 7. Benang is available in Bahasa Indonesia. Social media can be a powerful tool for communities to support and learn from one another, however the information shared on the platform should be constructive and have merit to its users. Benang app aims at becoming a social media platform that accommodates its users and provides a space primarily for educational information. Through the app, app users will be able to tap into information that can be utilized to enhance their learning and contribute to their communities. Educational information should be more easily accessible to society, and Benang app was created to serve that purpose. Benang app helps users connect and share valuable educational information therefore enabling users to grow in a positive, empowering, and insightful environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PALAPA at 3 against Benang's —. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PALAPA | Benang |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XecureIT | PT. BENANG TEKNOLOGI MULTILOKA |
In-app purchases
PALAPA
No in-app purchases
Benang
No in-app purchases








