Comparison

Monal vs Mumblefy

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

Mumblefy

Connect to Mumble voice chat servers on the go with this intuitive application. Enjoy seamless audio and text communication with friends, manage server configurations, and utilize features like push-to-talk and background operation.

Highlights
  • Connect to Mumble servers
  • Audio and text chat
  • Push to talk and auto speech
  • Background operation
  • Multiple server configurations
  • Channel and user lists
  • Private messaging
Features
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Mumblefy is a Mumble voice chat application that allows you to connect to your favorite Mumble servers. It is the best way to stay connected with all your friends on the go! Continue your conversations anywhere, anytime. Mumblefy takes your Mumble experience to the next level. Our fresh and beautiful design combined with easy to use controls will provide you with all the Mumble tools you know and love. FEATURES -- * Works over Wifi and 3G * Great, user-friendly user interface * Can run in the background * Allows you to store multiple servers configurations * List of channels with all connected users * Push to talk button with auto speech mode * Chat to your friends, through both audio and text. * Send private messages * Supports speaker phone and built in phone speaker. * Inbound and outbound audio levels support * Bluetooth headset support * Supports both registered and guest server accounts * Supports X.509 certificate authentication Love the app? Please share your feedback with the world by leaving a review. Have an issue or caused a crash? Contact our support at mumblefy@pandaris.com and we'll get it fixed as soon as possible.

Screenshots

Monal4 screens
Mumblefy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monal at 3.7 against Mumblefy's 1.8. Monal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Mumblefy's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mumblefy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Monal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monal has 141 ratings behind it against 24, 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 52% of Mumblefy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monal ships an update monthly, Mumblefy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monal versus Mumblefy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonalMumblefy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (141 ratings) — better1.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better24
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMolitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo MolitorFlamethrower

Customer experience

Monal

All ratings142 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative29.7%

Mumblefy

All ratings22 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

Monal

From 141 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 🔒 Secure XMPP client
  • 👍 Best XMPP client on iOS
  • 🚀 Robust and dependable
  • 👍 Actively developed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Encryption problems
  • 👎 Buggy UI and UX
  • 🔍 Missing basic features (copy/paste, etc.)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Mumblefy

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and easy interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔊 Great sound quality
  • ✅ Works well for basic use
  • 🗣️ Push-to-talk support

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive ad removal
  • intrusive Ads
  • 🔇 Disruptive ads
  • ❌ Lacks essential features
  • ⚠️ Outdated and buggy

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

Mumblefy

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App no longer working
  • Microphone button disappeared
  • Privacy page issues
  • Video ads turned off microphone
  • Microphone stays on
Show 5 more
  • Cannot enter password
  • App crashes after connecting
  • Cannot connect to server
  • Authentication issues with certificates
  • Permissions bug

Requested features

14 requests
  • Whisper and Shout functionality
  • Red color indicator for talking
  • Work with iPhone X
  • Lower price to remove ads
  • Access token support
Show 9 more
  • Kick and ban functionality
  • Open links from chat
  • View pictures in chat
  • Disable hearing own voice
  • Adjust mic sensitivity
  • Echo cancellation
  • Admin functionality
  • Distinguishing feature for whispering/talking
  • Ability to open links or copy/paste

In-app purchases

None

Monal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mumblefy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Monal free?
Monal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mumblefy free?
Mumblefy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monal or Mumblefy?
Monal is rated higher. Monal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Mumblefy averages 1.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Monal or Mumblefy have ads?
Neither Monal nor Mumblefy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monal or Mumblefy?
Monal ships an update monthly, and Mumblefy every 8 months. Most recently, Monal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mumblefy on November 1, 2026.

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