Monal vs Helloii
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
Helloii
This app offers secure and anonymous communication through instant messaging and voice/video calls. It provides three distinct zones for verified, secure, or anonymous interactions, giving users total control over their privacy.
- Verified, Secure, and Anonymous communication zones
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls
- Rich text and media sharing
- Secure contact syncing
- Shared accounts for teams
- Privacy-first design
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Helloii – Secure & Verified Communication Helloii is a next-generation messaging and calling app built for privacy, flexibility, and total control. Communicate your way — whether you prefer verified and secure conversations. Two Ways to Connect Verified Zone: For trusted, authenticated interactions with verified users. Secure Zone: Encrypted messaging and calls with enhanced privacy. Key Features Instant messaging with rich text and media Voice and video calls with end-to-end encryption Share and sync contacts securely Create shared accounts for teams or communities Fast, reliable performance with a modern, intuitive interface Privacy-first design — you decide what to share and with whom With Helloii, communication adapts to you. Personal or professional your conversations remain private, secure, and seamless. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Helloii at 5.0 against Monal's 3.7. Helloii also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Monal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (141 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Helloii sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Monal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Helloii holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monal has 141 ratings behind it against 20, 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 100% of Helloii's.
Monal ships an update every 5 weeks, Helloii every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monal | Helloii |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 293 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Molitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo Molitor | Triplecyber |
Customer experience
Monal
Helloii
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
Helloii
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Monal
No in-app purchases
Helloii
- Tr3spass Premium Chat$9.991 Month
