Comparison

UP vs Freedom 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

Freedom Chat

This app offers secure, private messaging with end-to-end encryption and no server-side message storage. It allows for customizable interfaces, self-destructing messages, and screenshot alerts to protect user data.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Self-destructing messages
  • Screenshot alerts
  • Unsend and edit messages
  • Customizable interface
  • Private news feed channels
Features
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Freedom Chat was built for those who demand absolute privacy and control over their digital lives—free from big tech surveillance and data exploitation. Texts And Voice Messages: Quickly and conveniently send secure text messages. If you don’t have the time to type, voice messages can lend a hand. Full Customization: Choose your color, pick your font size, and enable dark mode. Unsend Messages: Want to unsend a message entirely? You can! And with no storage of messages on our servers, it’s like it was never there. Edit Messages: Accidentally mistyped? Sent the wrong information? Easily edit your messages even after you’ve already sent them. "Self-Destructing" Messages: Send messages that are automatically and conveniently deleted from the recipient’s device after a specified period of time. Share GIFs, Videos, and Images: All media sent is end-to-end encrypted. React to Messages with Any Emoji: We understand sometimes words just aren’t needed. Screenshot Alerts: Receive an alert each time a member in a chat attempts a screenshot. Save Media: Prevent individuals from saving images and videos to their device without your permission. Freedom Chat Channels Freedom Chat channels are your personalized, private news feed. Subscribe to your favorite brands and influencers directly within Freedom Chat to stay updated on everything you care about. Your subscriptions and reactions are completely private—no one can see the channels you follow or your interactions with posts. Privacy & Security End-to-End Encryption: Every message sent is end-to-end encrypted, meaning that it can only be read by its intended recipient. No Storage of Messages on The Server: Once a message is successfully delivered to its intended recipient it is deleted from our servers. Screenshot Protect: Enable this revolutionary feature to prevent any member within a chat from taking a screenshot. Protect your sensitive information with Screenshot Protect. QRCode Verification: To verify the security of end-to-end encryption in any chat, you can compare your code with the one on your contact’s device. You can also scan the QR code to compare automatically. No Commercial Use of User Data: The selling of user data is at an all-time high. From the content of your conversations to the locations you visit to your shopping habits and more, companies will sell any amount of information they can get their hands on. Freedom Chat is financed by paid memberships not by selling user data. Freedom Chat Premium is an optional subscription service that unlocks exclusive features. Unlike other messaging platforms, our business model is based on paid membership plans—rather than exploiting user data. If you would like to read our white paper you can here: https://freedomchat.com/white-paper/ For more information please visit our website https://freedomchat.com/ See our privacy policy here: https://freedomchat.com/privacy-policy/ See our terms of use here: https://freedomchat.com/terms-of-use/ Have a question? Our customer support team would be happy to assist at support@freedomchat.com or please visit our FAQs page here: https://freedomchat.com/faqs/ Thank you for being a Freedom Chat user!

Screenshots

UP4 screens
Freedom Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UP at none against Freedom Chat's 2. UP also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Freedom Chat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (117 vs 31). 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. Freedom Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. UP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UP against 4.8 for Freedom Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 117 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of UP's written reviews are positive against 88% of Freedom Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UP ships an update monthly, Freedom Chat weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UP versus Freedom Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPFreedom Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings)4.8 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31117 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUnplugged Technologies LtdFreedom Chat, Inc.

Customer experience

UP

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

Freedom Chat

All ratings118 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.8%

Bugs and requests

UP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Freedom Chat

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login verification code not received
  • Premium upgrade not visible after purchase
  • App freezes when inviting contacts
  • Cannot close the invite contact window
  • Acceptance button is not visible/accessible on some devices
Show 3 more
  • Unable to scroll down to accept terms of service
  • App is unusable on iPhone SE due to scrolling issue
  • App is unusable on iPhone due to scrolling issue

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improve login code delivery
  • Ensure premium upgrade reflects immediately
  • Fix app freezing during contact invites
  • Resolve invite window closing issue
  • Make acceptance button accessible on all devices
Show 2 more
  • Enable scrolling to accept terms and conditions
  • Improve usability on smaller iPhones

In-app purchases

None

UP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Freedom Chat

Subscriptions2
  • $5.99/month$5.991 Month
  • $52.99/year$52.991 Year

Questions

Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freedom Chat free?
Freedom Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UP or Freedom Chat?
Freedom Chat is rated higher. UP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Freedom Chat averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.
Do UP or Freedom Chat have ads?
Neither UP nor Freedom Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UP or Freedom Chat?
UP ships an update monthly, and Freedom Chat weekly. Most recently, UP was updated on November 3, 2026 and Freedom Chat on November 3, 2026.

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