Comparison

Ringl vs Sighted UFO

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

Head to head
About

Ringl

A secure communication platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, file sharing, and free voice/video calls. It provides features like disappearing messages, hidden chats, and an in-app VPN for enhanced privacy and convenience.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Free high-quality voice and video calls
  • File sharing up to 100 MB
  • Disappearing messages
  • Hidden chats and confidential content
  • In-app VPN for enhanced privacy
  • Real-time offline chat translation
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Ringl is a secure platform for all your communication needs. Users can exchange end-to-end encrypted messages, share files, make free voice, and video calls. [ Secure Communication ] Your communication belongs to you: - Secure free high-quality voice and video calls with no time limit. - End-to-end encrypted conversations by default ensure data privacy and security. - Additional protection and privacy in Secure Groups with unique encryption keys. [ Seamless Communication ] Streamline all communication with messaging, voice and video calls, files sharing - Host online communities and reach an unlimited audiences with public/ private groups and channels. - Synchronize all messages across mobile and desktop (up to 3 linked devices). - Easily share large videos & documents of any type up to 100 MB. - Remove language barriers with real-time offline translation of chats - Gather feedback instantly with polls. [ SIMPLE and Intuitive ] - We are feature rich, but always pay attention to usability. - Ringl feels familiar & we are sure you will already know how to use it. [ Enhanced Privacy ] Flexible and powerful privacy features help protect your personal data - Protect sensitive information with Confidential Content. - Hide your conversations with Hidden Chats. - Receive screenshot notifications. - Enhance your online privacy and protect your data on unsecured networks with our in-app VPN that works throughout your device. - The timer feature lets you send disappearing messages anywhere between 5 seconds to one week (including text, photos, messages, and other media). [ Delivering Convenience ] Simplify your personal conversations - Send silent messages without notifications - Plan and schedule messages to be sent ahead of time. - Save important messages, links, videos or action items for review at a later time across any of your devices with Notes to Self. [ Fun ] - Express yourself & send stickers, emoji, GIFs - Change the appearance of your app with customizable themes Terms of Service https://ringl.im/app-terms/ Privacy policy https://ringl.im/app-privacy/

About

Sighted UFO

This app tracks real-time sightings of UFOs, aliens, meteors, and other unexplained phenomena. Submit your own sightings with photos and location, and view them on a live map. Receive emergency alerts and connect with a global community of observers.

Highlights
  • Real-time sighting tracking
  • Submit sightings with photos and location
  • Live map with flight tracking overlay
  • Live streaming from the field
  • Emergency event warnings
  • Community sharing of photos and videos
  • On-device content moderation
Features
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Sighted is the community for people who look up. Report UFO sightings, see what others are spotting near you, and collect every alien and craft in the Dex. REPORT AND EXPLORE SIGHTINGS • Post a sighting with photos or video and pin it on the map • Explore sightings, posts and stories from around the world on a live map • Get notified when something is spotted near you • Share an approximate location when you'd rather not reveal exactly where you are • Look through the AR camera view to find nearby pins in the sky around you A COMMUNITY THAT WATCHES THE SKIES • Follow other watchers, like, comment and reply • Share 24-hour stories and go live to stream what you're seeing • Selected posts and live streams can be featured on Sighted TV THE DEX • Collect cards for every alien species and craft in the Dex • Earn packs when people like your posts, then tear them open and reveal your cards • Attach a Dex card to your sightings and posts • Tilt your cards to see the holographic shine and share them with friends SIGHTED PRO AND ULTRA Support Sighted with a one-time purchase. No subscription, yours forever. • Pro: no ads, a gold star next to your name, a free daily pack with 2 Dex cards, and a 2-card pack once a day when someone likes your post • Ultra: everything in Pro, plus a free daily pack with 9 cards, a 9-card pack once a day from likes, exclusive promo cards, and your own Dex card made from your photo SAFE AND PRIVATE • Sighted is for adults 18+; age verification runs entirely on your device • Report and block users and content at any time • Your email, birth date and block lists are kept in a private profile only you can see • Delete your account and all your data from settings whenever you want Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://sighted.app/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Ringl4 screens
Sighted UFO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sighted UFO at free against Ringl's free with in-app purchases. Ringl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Ringl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Sighted UFO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringl ships an update every 3 weeks, Sighted UFO every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ringl versus Sighted UFO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRinglSighted UFO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB167 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperELMANOR ENTERPRISES LIMITEDLouis Perner

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ringl

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly (1 month)$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Sighted UFO

One-time1
  • Sighted Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Ringl free?
Ringl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sighted UFO free?
Sighted UFO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ringl or Sighted UFO have ads?
Neither Ringl nor Sighted UFO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringl or Sighted UFO?
Ringl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sighted UFO every 3 months. Most recently, Ringl was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sighted UFO on November 3, 2026.

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