Monal vs Tchap Classique
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monal
This open-source messenger provides a fast and user-friendly way to connect to the XMPP public chat network. Enjoy private, ad-free communication with end-to-end encryption and features like group chats and file sharing.
- Open Source
- No Ads
- OMEMO encrypted chat
- Multi user chat (MUC)
- Audio/Video calls
- File sharing
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There has never been a better time to get into XMPP, a free public chat network no one controls or owns. Monal is a fast and user friendly way to use XMPP. Just download the app, login or register and you are ready to chat in minutes. It looks and works the way other apps do, so there is no need to “learn XMPP” or even care what it is. Notable features: - Open Source - No Ads! Strong focus on privacy. Does not phone home and does not have software "metrics" - Does not read any personal information - With a direct connection to your server, your password and all other info are never sent to a third-party - OMEMO encrypted chat - Will work with corporate XMPP servers that require VPN - Multi user chat (MUC) support for group chats - Audio/Video calls Implements certain XMPP extensions intended to improve mobile communication: - XEP-0357: Push Notifications - XEP-0280: Message Carbons keep messages in synch between clients - XEP-0198: Stream Management to quickly reconnect - XEP-0199: XMPP Ping to maintain connections - XEP-0313: Message Archive Management to download chat history - XEP-0352: Client State Indication for dramatic reduction on power use - XEP-0363: HTTP File Upload to send images in conversations
Tchap Classique
A secure instant messaging service for French government agents to exchange sensitive information. It supports one-on-one and group chats, file sharing, and simultaneous use across multiple devices with a focus on privacy.
- Instant messaging
- Group chats
- File sharing
- Integrated directory
- Multi-device support
- High security and privacy
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Tchap est un service de messagerie instantanée destiné aux communications des agents de l’administration française, pour échanger des informations sensibles ou moins sensibles, en mobilité ou depuis un poste de travail bureautique. Tchap permet de discuter par messages à deux et en groupe, et de partager des fichiers comme toute messagerie instantanée, avec un annuaire intégré des agents utilisateurs, une utilisation simultanée sur plusieurs appareils, avec un haut niveau de sécurité et de confidentialité des échanges privés. Tchap est réservé aux agents de l’Etat et aux personnes invitées dans une conversation professionnelle avec un agent de l’Etat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monal at 58% against Tchap Classique's 15%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monal ships an update every 5 weeks, Tchap Classique monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monal | Tchap Classique |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews — better | 14.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Molitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo Molitor | DINSIC |
Customer experience
Monal
Tchap Classique
Bugs and requests
Monal
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disconnects frequently
- Incompatible with some XMPP servers
- Crashes when sending messages
- Issues with loading contact lists
Requested features
4 requests- Add OTR/PGP encryption support
- Improve group chat functionality
- Allow customization of sounds and notifications
- Optimize for older iOS versions
Tchap Classique
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monal
No in-app purchases
Tchap Classique
No in-app purchases








