Comparison

Comm Messenger vs Petra

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

Head to head
About

Comm Messenger

This app allows users to create and join private chat communities hosted on personal keyservers. It offers a hierarchical thread structure similar to Discord channels and nested sidebars like Slack. The platform supports customizable community features through an app library, starting with a calendar app.

Highlights
  • Decentralized keyserver hosting
  • Nested chat threads
  • Slack-style sidebars
  • Community app library
  • Calendar app integration
Features
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- In Comm, each community is hosted on somebody's keyserver. - You can set up a keyserver on your laptop or in the cloud. - Comm won't host your keyserver for you. (We don't want to have access to your data!) - You don't need a keyserver to join a community, but you do need one to create a community. Keyservers enable us to offer the sort of sophisticated feature set that typically relies on corporate servers on the cloud, without sacrificing the privacy of our users. - Each community on Comm contains a tree structure of chat threads. Our threads are sort of like channels in Discord, but they can be nested inside each other. - Comm supports "sidebars", which are sort of like threads in Slack. Sidebars are created in response to a message in a parent thread. - Along with the default chat functionality, Comm also supports a library of apps to customize your community. We're launching with a Calendar app, and have more apps in the pipeline!

About

Petra

Manage your cryptocurrency and NFTs on the Aptos blockchain with ease. This wallet offers secure storage, intuitive management, and access to decentralized applications and DeFi opportunities. Experience fast transactions and low fees for your Web3 journey.

Highlights
  • Store and manage crypto and NFTs
  • Explore dApps and DeFi
  • Sub-second transactions
  • Low transaction fees
  • Earn stablecoins
  • Multi-tab browsing for dApps
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Petra Wallet is your gateway to the Aptos blockchain. Built by the team at Aptos Labs, Petra makes it easy, safe, and intuitive to store, manage, and use your crypto all in one place. Whether you're moving money, exploring dApps, or earning on your stablecoins, Petra gives you the tools to experience what Web3 has to offer. Do more with your crypto • Sub-second transactions and sub-cent fees (yes, really, less than $0.0001) • Use Petra Earn to deposit stablecoins in one click—no lockups, no friction • Explore with multi-tabs—because every DeFi app deserves a dedicated window • Stake APT or access liquid staking through top Aptos DeFi protocols We keep you safe • You stay in full control of your assets • Your privacy is 100% respected • Independently audited by top security firms • Biometric authentication for added protection Tap into the future of Web3 • Discover ecosystem events and community activity • Connect with creators shaping the next era of the web3 landscape • Join the OG community of builders on Aptos If you want speed, low fees, and real innovation—Aptos is your blockchain. Download Petra Wallet today and explore everything Aptos has to offer.

Screenshots

Comm Messenger4 screens
Petra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comm Messenger at 100% against Petra's 75%. Comm Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Petra's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comm Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petra has 317 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Comm Messenger's written reviews are positive against 75% of Petra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comm Messenger ships an update every 5 days, Petra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Comm Messenger versus Petra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComm MessengerPetra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.8 (317 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB97 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHelio NetworksAptos Labs

Customer experience

Comm Messenger

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Petra

All ratings317 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Comm Messenger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Petra

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Insufficient funds for transaction fee
  • Authentication error on app open, retry does nothing
  • App not working after installing, shows 'Ver... error' and is frozen
  • Not showing staked balance and unstake is unavailable
  • Incorrect number formatting (e.g., 1.000 for a thousand)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change currency preference
  • Support for 24 seed phrases

In-app purchases

None

Comm Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

Petra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Comm Messenger free?
Comm Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petra free?
Petra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Comm Messenger or Petra?
Comm Messenger is rated higher. Comm Messenger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Petra averages 4.8 from 317 ratings.
Do Comm Messenger or Petra have ads?
Neither Comm Messenger nor Petra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comm Messenger or Petra?
Comm Messenger ships an update every 5 days, and Petra fortnightly. Most recently, Comm Messenger was updated on October 13, 2026 and Petra on October 14, 2026.

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