Monal vs accesso Next Community
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
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.
- Industry-focused conversations
- Share practical insights
- Attend virtual events
- Access educational content
- Build member profiles
- Connect with other members
- Notifications for community activity
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Monal ships an update monthly, accesso Next Community every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Monal | accesso Next Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Molitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo Molitor | accesso 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
Monal
No in-app purchases
accesso Next Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
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