# Pigeon for Telegram vs Murasame

The clearest difference is rating: Murasame at 5.0 against Pigeon for Telegram's 4.1. Murasame also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pigeon for Telegram's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pigeon for Telegram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Murasame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Murasame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pigeon for Telegram has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pigeon for Telegram | Murasame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigeon-for-telegram/id1671939892/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murasame/id6683312921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069) | [浩源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665506236) |

## What reviewers say

### Pigeon for Telegram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigeon-for-telegram/id1671939892)

This app is a feature-rich messaging client designed exclusively for Apple Watch. It allows you to send and receive Telegram messages directly from your wrist, supporting various media types and message formatting. It operates independently of an iPhone, offering privacy-focused communication.

**Highlights:** Standalone Apple Watch operation, Supports formatted messages, Handles various media types (GIFs, photos, documents), Privacy-focused with official API, Dynamic Type scaling, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Folder and topic support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |


### Murasame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murasame/id6683312921)

Connect to OneBot compatible servers on your Apple Watch for seamless chat. This app supports the OneBot protocol and some extensions for enhanced functionality, allowing you to communicate directly from your wrist.

**Highlights:** Connect to OneBot servers, Chat on Apple Watch, Supports OneBot protocol, Includes extended protocol support, Direct wrist communication

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pigeon for Telegram free?

Pigeon for Telegram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Murasame free?

Murasame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pigeon for Telegram or Murasame?

Murasame is rated higher. Pigeon for Telegram averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Murasame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pigeon for Telegram or Murasame have ads?

Neither Pigeon for Telegram nor Murasame shows ads.

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