PALAPA vs Mesavo
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).
Mesavo
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Mesavo is a modern messenger for direct, focused communication on iPhone and iPad. Features: - Sign in with Apple, Google, an email code, or an SMS code - Text, photo, video, and voice messages - Replies, reactions, editing, deletion, pinning, and search - Synced drafts and archived conversations - Audio and video calls - Multiple Channels with descriptions, cover images, and selected Mesavo contacts - Photo and video posts from the library or camera - Reporting, blocking, and account deletion directly in the app Mesavo does not access your address book or sync your contacts. Content published directly in Mesavo is automatically checked to help protect the community. Optional smart dictation starts only after explicit consent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mesavo at every 2 days against PALAPA's every 6 weeks. PALAPA's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
PALAPA ships an update every 6 weeks, Mesavo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PALAPA | Mesavo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | XecureIT | NET-LINE Online-Dienste GmbH |
In-app purchases
PALAPA
No in-app purchases
Mesavo
No in-app purchases









