# SagMal vs Anonymous Friend

The clearest difference is rating: SagMal at 5.0 against Anonymous Friend's 2.0. Anonymous Friend's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SagMal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Anonymous Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SagMal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

SagMal ships an update fortnightly, Anonymous Friend every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SagMal | Anonymous Friend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagmal/id1550691830/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vassili Kaplan](https://appshunter.io/developer/968947583) | [Anonymous Friend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849380937) |

## What reviewers say

### SagMal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagmal/id1550691830)

This app prioritizes user privacy with anonymous registration, double-encrypted messaging, and server-side message deletion. It offers features to disguise contact names and photos, making it ideal for discreet communication.

**Highlights:** Anonymous registration (no email/phone), Double-encrypted messaging, Server-side message deletion, Contact and photo disguise, Secure Swiss servers, Optional chat encryption key

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Images and Videos | $0.99 | per month |


### Anonymous Friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144)

Connect with others in a private, respectful space for genuine conversations without sharing personal details. Control your interactions and choose who you talk to, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

**Highlights:** Anonymous one-on-one conversations, Private communication space, User control over interactions, Reporting and blocking tools, Active moderation, Community rating system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SagMal free?

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

### Is Anonymous Friend free?

Anonymous Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SagMal or Anonymous Friend?

SagMal is rated higher. SagMal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Anonymous Friend averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do SagMal or Anonymous Friend have ads?

Neither SagMal nor Anonymous Friend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SagMal or Anonymous Friend?

SagMal ships an update fortnightly, and Anonymous Friend every 9 days. Most recently, SagMal was updated on October 28, 2026 and Anonymous Friend on October 28, 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.*