Comparison

Monal vs accesso Next Community

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

accesso Next Community

This app connects professionals in the attractions, hospitality, and performing arts industries. Members can share ideas, learn from peers, and connect with experts. It facilitates year-round networking and access to industry-specific content and events.

Highlights
  • Industry-focused conversations
  • Share practical insights
  • Attend virtual events
  • Access educational content
  • Build member profiles
  • Connect with other members
  • Notifications for community activity
Features
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accesso Next is a year-round community created for those working across attractions, ski resorts, cultural venues, performing arts organizations, hospitality and other experience-driven industries. Members can exchange practical ideas, learn from peers, connect with accesso experts and continue relationships beyond in-person events. With accesso Next, members can: · Join industry-focused conversations and connect with operators facing similar opportunities and challenges · Ask questions, share ideas and exchange practical insights with the community · Attend webinars, roundtables, networking sessions and other virtual events · Access educational content, product updates and community resources · Explore dedicated spaces for industry specific groups · Learn about accesso products, capabilities and upcoming developments · Build a member profile and connect directly with other members · Receive notifications about new discussions, events and community activity · Prepare for the accesso Next in-person event and continue conversations after the event accesso Next is designed to help members build stronger relationships, share knowledge and stay connected with the wider accesso community throughout the year.

Screenshots

Monal4 screens
accesso Next Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: accesso Next Community at 5.0 against Monal's 3.7. Monal's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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

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

accesso Next Community 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monal ships an update monthly, accesso Next Community every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monal versus accesso Next Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonalaccesso Next Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (141 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMolitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo Molitoraccesso LLC

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

accesso Next Community

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Monal

No in-app purchases

None

accesso Next Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monal free?
Monal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is accesso Next Community free?
accesso Next Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monal or accesso Next Community?
accesso Next Community is rated higher. Monal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while accesso Next Community averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Monal or accesso Next Community have ads?
Neither Monal nor accesso Next Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monal or accesso Next Community?
Monal ships an update monthly, and accesso Next Community every 5 weeks. Most recently, Monal was updated on October 31, 2026 and accesso Next Community on October 31, 2026.

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