# UP vs Freedom Chat

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | UP | Freedom Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-chat/id6467161951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 136 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Unplugged Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644037556) | [Freedom Chat, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657768359) |

## What reviewers say

### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Freedom Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-chat/id6467161951)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5.99/month | $5.99 | per month |
| $52.99/year | $52.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Great security and privacy
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 💡 No ads or data selling
- 👍 Large group chats supported

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/sign-in issues
- 🐛 Upgrade not reflecting
- 🐛 App freezes during invites
- 🐛 Cannot close invite window
- 🐛 Acceptance button below screen

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*