Comparison

SP3RN vs Fidei Chat

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

Head to head
About

SP3RN

A social network designed for Catholics, inspired by the evangelization efforts of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Connect with others through an activity stream, conversations, groups, and events. Enjoy features like polls, video and audio sharing, and customizable light/dark modes.

Highlights
  • Activity stream
  • Conversations
  • Groups and Pages
  • Events
  • Polls
  • Video and audio sharing
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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St. Maximilian Kolbe did a test broadcast in Poland in early December of 1938 and was heard from the station whose call-sign was spelled Stacja Polska 3 Radio Niepokalanów (SP3RN). He had a passion for using the technology of his day in order to reach souls. It is in that same spirit that SP3RN was developed as a social network for Catholics. Features include: activity stream, conversations, groups, pages, events, polls, videos and audio. There is also the ability to switch between a light and dark mode.

About

Fidei Chat

Features
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Fidei Chat is your secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app built for private family communication and beyond. Say goodbye to Big Tech surveillance and agendas, and hello to a spam and ad-free platform that helps you stay in the world, but not of it. Fidei Chat requires a paid subscription to access its features. This helps us maintain a spam-free environment focused on genuine connections. Plans start at $3 per month for individuals, billed annually at $36. We also offer per-account discounts for families. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Every message you send or receive is protected with secure end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you and your recipients can read them. FAMILY-SAFE MESSAGING Create restricted accounts for children, limiting interactions to family members only (requires Family plan). Auto-created family groups make setup effortless. Family admins can change the restricted account status of family members at any time. PRIVATE GROUPS & COMMUNITIES Easily create invite-only groups for friends, parishes, or teams. No public discovery of your group by default, with options for controlled visibility. MADE BY CATHOLICS Tech that respects privacy and family priorities—so you can be in the world, but not of it. For our Terms of Service, please visit https://fidei.chat/terms-of-service. For our Privacy Policy, please visit https://fidei.chat/privacy-policy. This app is also subject to Apple's Standard EULA, which you can find at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SP3RN4 screens
Fidei Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SP3RN at 4.5 against Fidei Chat's 3.0. SP3RN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (41 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fidei Chat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. SP3RN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SP3RN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP3RN has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SP3RN versus Fidei Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP3RNFidei Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB159 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperAbdon Solutions LLCFidei Technology, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SP3RN

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Fidei Chat

Subscriptions6
  • Fidei Chat Individual$5.001 Month
  • Fidei Chat Couples$8.001 Month
  • Fidei Chat Family$12.001 Month
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  • Fidei Chat Individual$36.001 Year
  • Fidei Chat Couples$60.001 Year
  • Fidei Chat Family$90.001 Year

Questions

Is SP3RN free?
SP3RN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fidei Chat free?
Fidei Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SP3RN or Fidei Chat?
SP3RN is rated higher. SP3RN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Fidei Chat averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SP3RN or Fidei Chat have ads?
Neither SP3RN nor Fidei Chat shows ads.

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