Comparison

UP vs Link'd Private Chat

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

Head to head
About

UP

This communication tool prioritizes user privacy by offering end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It allows for secure sharing of various media types and the creation of private or public chat rooms. The app is designed to prevent data mining and monetization, fully complying with GDPR.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Encrypted audio/video calls
  • Screen sharing
  • Private and public chat rooms
  • File sharing
  • Privacy-first design
  • GDPR compliant
Features
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Meet the UP Messenger, your everyday communication tool that does not mine, analyze or monetize your data. Offered as part of the Unplugged application suite, the UP Messenger is designed to protect your privacy and bring the control over your data back to you. Want to communicate freely? Here are some of the main features of the UP Messenger: Message- send and receive encrypted text messages, pictures, video, audio and other files with your friends, family and colleagues. Calls- make one-on-one or conference audio and video calls. You can also share your screen. Rooms- create and manage private and public communication rooms. End-to-End Encryption- every message and call is end-to-end encrypted by default. No one except you (and the other party with whom you communicate) has access to your data, not even Unplugged. Privacy-First- the UP Messenger is private by design. We cannot and will not analyze your data, monetize it or sell it to anyone. For additional information, please review our privacy policy. GDPR- the UP Messenger fully complies with the requirements of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Desktop client- visit our website to access the UP Messenger using your desktop web-browser. To learn more about Unplugged and how to reclaim control over your privacy, visit www.unplugged.com.

About

Link'd Private Chat

Securely communicate with end-to-end encrypted messaging, file transfers, and upcoming video conferencing. This super app protects all your interactions, ensuring no one, not even the developers, can access your conversations or files.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Secure file transfers
  • Encrypted voice and video calls (coming soon)
  • Integrated super app
  • State-of-the-art security technology
Features
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Encrypted messages, file transfers, calls and video conferences (coming soon!), all integrated into a super app that secures and encrypts all your communication. State-of-the-art technology ensures your every interaction with other users is protected. No one, including us, can listen to your calls, read your messages or compromise your file transfers.

Screenshots

UP4 screens
Link'd Private Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 100% against Link'd Private Chat's 50%. UP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Link'd Private Chat's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. Link'd Private Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UP has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of UP's written reviews are positive against 50% of Link'd Private Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UP ships an update monthly, Link'd Private Chat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UP versus Link'd Private Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPLink'd Private Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnplugged Technologies LtdGhost Agency Limited

Customer experience

UP

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Link'd Private Chat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

UP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Link'd Private Chat

One-time1
  • Encryption Service Access Pass$4.99

Questions

Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link'd Private Chat free?
Link'd Private Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UP or Link'd Private Chat?
UP is rated higher. UP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Link'd Private Chat averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do UP or Link'd Private Chat have ads?
Neither UP nor Link'd Private Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UP or Link'd Private Chat?
UP ships an update monthly, and Link'd Private Chat fortnightly. Most recently, UP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Link'd Private Chat on October 7, 2026.

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