Swave vs privo.chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swave
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Swave is the fun incognito app. Flirt... Connect… Chat… Anonymously! Whether you’re a celebrity, a high-powered CEO or just some average Joe, there are times when you simply don’t want to share any of your contact info even though you may want to reach them again later. Maybe it's someone you met at a club, or a stranger you’re doing a one-time quick transaction with—whatever the reason, Swave lets you interact with complete anonymity. And when you're done, just delete them. They’ll not only be deleted from your phone, but you’ll vanish from their phone too as if you never connected! Swave uses GPS geofencing with patented technology to create a unique 4-digit Swave code within a one-mile radius of you for initiating the connection. Stay private. Stay in control. Swave them.
privo.chat
Connect privately and securely without sharing personal information. This platform uses end-to-end encryption and offers lightning-fast messaging. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with zero ads and no data mining.
- End-to-end encryption
- No personal information required
- Lightning-fast messaging
- Zero ads
- No data mining
- Simple and intuitive interface
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privo.chat is a secure, easy-to-use platform that lets you connect privately without needing personal information. No phone numbers, no email addresses, no social media handles—just a unique link you can share with anyone you want to chat with. Why privo.chat? End-to-End Encryption: Count on top-level security for every message, voice note, or file you send. Simple & Intuitive: privo.chat feels instantly familiar—no learning curve, just install and start chatting. Lightning-Fast Messaging: Enjoy rapid message delivery and real-time notifications that keep you connected. Zero Ads & No Data Mining: Your personal information is yours alone. We respect your privacy, always. See our Terms of Service at https://privo.chat/tos.html and our End User License Agreement at https://privo.chat/EULA.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: privo.chat at 5.0 against Swave's 1.0. privo.chat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Swave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads 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. privo.chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Swave asks for nothing beyond the download.
privo.chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Swave ships an update every 3 weeks, privo.chat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swave | privo.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swave Holdings Corporation | PRIVO.CHAT, LLC |
In-app purchases
Swave
No in-app purchases
privo.chat
- Month to Month$2.991 Month
- 6 month subscription$9.996 Months
- One Year Subscription$15.991 Year
