Comparison

Pointchat vs Network Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Pointchat

Connect privately and securely with others without sharing personal information. This app offers end-to-end encrypted calls and messages, with features like disappearing chats and screenshot blocking for ultimate privacy. Easily connect with nearby users or remotely via temporary IDs.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted calls and messages
  • No phone number or email required
  • Screenshot and recording blocking
  • Disappearing text chats
  • Connect via proximity or temporary ID
  • Instant connection severance
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Pointchat is a video calling and messaging app that is built for privacy first. Create private, safe and secure connections with people you meet without exchanging any personal information. No phone number or email required. Pointchat is your Personal Private Network and It’s fast, secure, reliable and FREE. ULTIMATE PRIVACY • No phone number or email address is required to sign up or to connect with others. • Your personal messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted. No one can read or listen to them. • No tracking. No Ads. You own your privacy. • Block others from taking screenshots and recording video. • Disappearing text chats. EASY CONNECTIONS • Connect to others by either pointing your mobile phone at other Pointchat users nearby or by sending a temporary ID to a remote user. • No need to share any personal information such as phone numbers, email addresses or even your name to connect and add new people to your contact list. • Perfect for connecting with people you meet at conferences, school, clubs and any place where you may want to stay in touch but don’t want to share personal info. SAFE, SECURE & SPAM PROOF • Instantly sever the connection with a contact at any time, leaving no trace on the other person's phone so they can’t contact you again. • Since each connection between two people is uniquely encrypted, the app is completely secure and spam-proof. No one you are not connected to can contact you or bother you. RELIABLE VIDEO, AUDIO AND TEXT CHATS • Fast and clear high-quality video and audio calls that are always free. • Send texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files. • React and reply to specific messages and use emojis CUSTOM PROFILES • Customize names and profile photos. • Settings for notifications, online status, screenshot blocking and disappearing chats can be customized for each of your contacts.

About

Network Messenger

Connect with friends and family through secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. Organize events, birthdays, and group chats, with tools to sort your network. Enjoy a private, AI-free experience.

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
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The encrypted messenger built for how people actually connect. No ads, AI-free, and independent. Features include: - End-to-end encrypted messaging. - Voice and video calls (group calls coming soon). - Events, birthdays, and group chats. All together, in one place (finally). - Tags, filters, and custom notes to sort and bring context to your network. - Secure connections. Network syncs with your native contacts app, to suggest contacts that are using Network. - Real-time features like soft location sharing. - Smart reminders to reconnect. For questions or feedback, go to Settings > Help and Support in the app. By downloading the app, you agree to our EULA which can be found here: https://networkmessenger.com/termsofservice/

Screenshots

Pointchat4 screens
Network Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pointchat at none against Network Messenger's 1. Pointchat also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Network Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, rating, ads 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. Network Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Pointchat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pointchat against 5.0 for Network Messenger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Messenger has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointchat ships an update every 6 weeks, Network Messenger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pointchat versus Network Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointchatNetwork Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings426 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB119 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYellcast Inc.Network Messenger, Inc.

Customer experience

Pointchat

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Network Messenger

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pointchat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Pointchat free?
Pointchat 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, Pointchat or Network Messenger?
Pointchat and Network Messenger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 26 ratings respectively.
Do Pointchat or Network Messenger have ads?
Neither Pointchat nor Network Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointchat or Network Messenger?
Pointchat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Network Messenger every 4 days. Most recently, Pointchat was updated on June 11, 2026 and Network Messenger on July 21, 2026.

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