# 4té vs Network Messenger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4té at none against Network Messenger's 1. 4té also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.6). Network Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. 4té asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 4té against 5.0 for Network Messenger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Messenger has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

4té ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Messenger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4té | Network Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4te/id1536524137/reviews) | [5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-messenger/id6739565676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sydney Harp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536524139) | [Network Messenger Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651167828) |

## What reviewers say

### 4té

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4te/id1536524137)

Showcase your talents in singing, dancing, drawing, acting, and more. Compete weekly by uploading videos to a genre, earning star ratings from other users. Challenge others for a star boost and aim for the top spot.

**Highlights:** Talent video uploads, Weekly genre competitions, Star rating system, Head-to-head challenges, Discover new talent, Practice and improve skills

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-messenger/id6739565676)

Connect with your network through secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. Organize events, birthdays, and group chats in one place, with tools to sort and add context to your contacts. Enjoy real-time features and smart reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Voice and video calls, Event and group chat organization, Contact sorting with tags and notes, Soft location sharing, Smart reconnection reminders

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4té free?

4té is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Messenger free?

Network Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 4té or Network Messenger?

4té and Network Messenger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do 4té or Network Messenger have ads?

Neither 4té nor Network Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4té or Network Messenger?

4té ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Messenger every 4 days. Most recently, 4té was updated on October 15, 2026 and Network Messenger on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*