Comparison

FluffyChat vs #Sync Messenger

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

Head to head
About

FluffyChat

A secure, open-source, and decentralized messaging app that prioritizes user privacy and ease of use. It supports various message types, group chats, and advanced moderation features, all within a customizable and user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Unlimited private and public group chats
  • Location sharing
  • Custom emotes and stickers
  • Encrypted chat backup
  • Feature-rich group moderation
Features
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FluffyChat is an open source, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app. The app is easy to use but secure and decentralized. Features: - Send all kinds of messages, images and files - Voice messages - Location sharing - Push notifications - Unlimited private and public group chats - Public channels with thousands of participants - Feature rich group moderation including all matrix features - Discover and join public groups - Material You design - Hides complexity of Matrix IDs behind simple QR codes - Custom emotes and stickers - Spaces - Compatible with Element, Nheko, NeoChat and all other Matrix apps - End to end encryption - Encrypted chat backup - Emoji verification & cross signing ... and much more. FluffyChat comes with a dream! Imagine a world where everyone can choose the messenger they like and is still able to chat with all of their friends. A world where there are no companies spying on you when you send selfies to friends and lovers. And a world where apps are made for fluffyness and not for profit.

About

#Sync Messenger

Features
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#Sync messenger is a modern messaging app designed for flexibility, organization, and control. Built for individuals, friends, and communities, Sync combines chat, notes, and task management into one seamless experience. ■Key Features • Servers & Rooms Create or join servers and organize conversations into rooms that match your needs. • Direct & Group Chat Stay connected with friends through private messages or group conversations. • Mentions & Tags Easily tag friends to get attention and keep conversations focused. • Stickers Express yourself with simple and fun sticker support. • Notes Save ideas, reminders, or shared information in one place. • To-Do Lists Keep track of tasks and plans with built-in lists. • Customizable Experience Choose how you connect — different servers can offer different styles and communities. • Dark Mode A clean, comfortable viewing experience anytime. ■Why #Sync Messenger? Sync is built with a simple idea: communication should be organized, flexible, and yours to control. Whether you're chatting with friends, planning together, or managing a small community, Sync keeps everything in one place.

Screenshots

FluffyChat4 screens
#Sync Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FluffyChat at none against #Sync Messenger's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluffyChat ships an update monthly, #Sync Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FluffyChat versus #Sync Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluffyChat#Sync Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChristian KussowskiFong Wun Chen

In-app purchases

None

FluffyChat

No in-app purchases

None

#Sync Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FluffyChat free?
FluffyChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is #Sync Messenger free?
#Sync Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FluffyChat or #Sync Messenger have ads?
#Sync Messenger shows ads; FluffyChat does not.
Which is updated more often, FluffyChat or #Sync Messenger?
FluffyChat ships an update monthly, and #Sync Messenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, FluffyChat was updated on November 11, 2026 and #Sync Messenger on November 9, 2026.

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