Comparison

Link Messenger stories, calls vs Topicx

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

Head to head
About

Link Messenger stories, calls

This app enables secure, high-fidelity messaging and HD voice/video calls with advanced end-to-end encryption. It prioritizes user privacy and reliable delivery, even on slow networks, and offers built-in photo editing tools.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted conversations
  • HD voice and video calls
  • Fast and reliable message delivery
  • Built-in image editing
  • Dark theme option
  • Uses existing phone number and address book
Features
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Stay close with Link Messenger. Bring everyday conversations, voice and video calls, stories and short videos together in one app. MESSAGES THAT KEEP YOU CONNECTED Chat one-to-one or bring people together in a group. Share photos, videos, voice messages and files, from a quick update to the moments you want to keep. VOICE AND VIDEO CALLS Hear a familiar voice or talk face-to-face. Make voice and video calls over your internet connection and stay in touch wherever life takes you. STORIES FOR YOUR DAY Share a photo, video or text story that disappears after 24 hours. Choose who can see it, react to friends' stories and keep the conversation going. SHORT VIDEOS AND POSTS Watch and share short videos, publish photos and posts, and discover something new. Follow the people you care about and connect through likes and comments. PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS Private chats and calls use end-to-end encryption. Control your privacy settings and use disappearing messages when a conversation does not need to stay. Posts, stories and other social content are separate from end-to-end encrypted conversations. MAKE LINK YOURS Choose a light or dark theme and manage your notifications. Use Link on your phone and explore our desktop apps for Windows and Mac. Core messaging and calling features are free. Optional Premium features and other in-app purchases are available. Ads may be shown to users without Premium. An internet connection is required; mobile data charges may apply. Learn more: https://linkmessenger.me Help: https://linkmessenger.me/helpCenter Privacy: https://linkmessenger.me/privacy Terms: https://linkmessenger.me/terms

About

Topicx

Connect with professionals and enthusiasts across diverse industries in a single, secure platform. Explore multiple sectors, share knowledge, and engage in topic-based discussions. Seamlessly switch between communities without logging out.

Highlights
  • Multi-sector communities
  • Seamless sector switching
  • Topic-based discussions
  • Follow sectors and topics
  • Safe community tools
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Topicx is a multi-sector community platform designed to bring people together from different industries in one simple and secure place. Whether you are a professional, enthusiast, or learner, Topicx allows you to explore multiple sectors, share knowledge, and connect with others based on common interests. Key Features • Multi-sector communities in one app • Seamless switching between sectors without logging out • Post, comment, and engage in topic-based discussions • Follow sectors and topics that matter to you • Safe community tools including blocking and reporting • Simple and user-friendly interface Why Topicx? Topicx breaks down barriers between industries by creating a unified space for communication, collaboration, and learning. From Drivers and Sports to Science and Finance, everything is accessible from a single account. Our mission is to support meaningful conversations, professional networking, and knowledge sharing across different sectors — all in one platform.

Screenshots

Link Messenger stories, calls4 screens
Topicx3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Topicx at 5.0 against Link Messenger stories, calls's 4.3. Topicx also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Link Messenger stories, calls's advantage is ratings volume (557 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Messenger stories, calls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Topicx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Topicx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link Messenger stories, calls has 557 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Link Messenger stories, calls versus Topicx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink Messenger stories, callsTopicx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (557 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings557 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLink MessengerSAIT GUNES

Customer experience

Link Messenger stories, calls

All ratings543 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative74.1%

Topicx

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Link Messenger stories, calls

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verification code not received
  • Inability to register with certain phone numbers
  • Inconsistent performance issues between Android and iOS
  • UI elements disappearing or malfunctioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit sent messages
  • Option to delete messages completely
  • Improved group chat functionality
  • Consistent feature parity across platforms

Topicx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Link Messenger stories, calls

Subscriptions3
  • Link Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Link Premium Quarterly$2.693 Months
  • Link Premium Yearly$7.191 Year
One-time7
  • Premium 1 month$1.99
  • Sticker Pack$1.99
  • Sticker Pack$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium 3 months$5.99
  • Premium 6 months$11.99
  • 75 Super Likes$12.99
  • Premium 1 year$23.99
None

Topicx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Messenger stories, calls free?
Link Messenger stories, calls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topicx free?
Topicx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Link Messenger stories, calls or Topicx?
Topicx is rated higher. Link Messenger stories, calls averages 4.3 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while Topicx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Link Messenger stories, calls or Topicx have ads?
Neither Link Messenger stories, calls nor Topicx shows ads.

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