Comparison

Monal vs Miria

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Open Source
  • No Ads
  • OMEMO encrypted chat
  • Multi user chat (MUC)
  • Audio/Video calls
  • File sharing
Features
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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

About

Miria

This app is a client for the decentralized social network Misskey. It allows you to view timelines, post notes, and utilize features like antennas and channels. Supports multiple accounts and servers, with advanced input and image editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Timeline browsing and note posting
  • Support for multiple accounts and servers
  • MFM input completion
  • Customizable tab emojis
  • Advanced reaction picker
  • Image editing before posting
Features
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Miriaは分散型SNS「Misskey」のクライアントアプリです。 *機能* ・タイムラインの閲覧やノートの投稿、「アンテナ」「チャンネル」「みつける」などの基本的な機能を利用することができます。 ・複数アカウント、複数サーバーに対応しています。  ※2個目以降のアカウントを追加したあとは、アカウントに紐づくタブを追加する必要があります。 ・動きのないMFMに対応しています。 ・タブにカスタム絵文字を設定することができます。 ・リアクションピッカーの精度が高く、ひらがなでも検索しやすくなっています。 ・投稿欄でMFMの入力補完をすることができ、MFMの構文やカスタム絵文字をスムーズに入力することができます。 ・画像を投稿する前にトリミングや回転、画像にカスタム絵文字を貼ったりすることができます。 ・配色を複数のパターンから切り替えることができます。 制限事項 ・このアプリケーションは新規登録およびアカウント削除の機能を提供していません。新規登録や削除が必要な場合、登録や削除に必要な要件をそれぞれのサーバーへご確認ください。 ・このアプリケーションはサーバーを提供していません。このアプリと一緒に特定のサーバーを付随して提供していないので、このアプリ単独で利用することはできません。 ・このアプリはMisskey v12以前のバージョンや、Firefish, Calckeyなどのフォークされたアプリケーションに対応していません。

Screenshots

Monal4 screens
Miria3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monal at 58% against Miria's 0%. Monal also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (141 vs 1). Miria's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monal has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Monal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Miria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monal ships an update every 5 weeks, Miria every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monal versus Miria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonalMiria
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (141 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB130 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMolitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo MolitorAozora Sugimura

Customer experience

Monal

All ratings140 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative29.7%

Miria

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Miria

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Monal

No in-app purchases

None

Miria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monal free?
Monal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miria free?
Miria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monal or Miria?
Monal is rated higher. Monal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Miria averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Monal or Miria have ads?
Neither Monal nor Miria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monal or Miria?
Monal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Miria every 8 days. Most recently, Monal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Miria on October 24, 2026.

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