Monal vs Ramblio

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

Ramblio is a social space built entirely around audio. Share moments, stories, or creations through short voice posts called Rambles, or go live with others in Hangouts. Whether it’s something you’ve made, captured, or just felt like saying, everything on Ramblio starts with sound. Features Post Rambles; share your thoughts, sounds, or creations in audio form Hangouts; go live, host conversations, or drop in to listen Feeds; explore new rambles, follow creators, or browse Zones for your interests Comments; reply with text or voice to keep conversations going Reactions; quick ways to respond and show how you feel Chats; send private voice or text messages Why Ramblio? Because sound carries expression that visuals can’t; from voices and music to ambient recordings and game play. Ramblio makes it easy to share what you hear, make, or imagine.