# Messenger vs SaveTk

Messenger and SaveTk both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Messenger's written reviews are positive against 37% of SaveTk's. Messenger also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 19K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). SaveTk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SaveTk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Messenger against 4.6 for SaveTk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger has 14M ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Messenger's written reviews are positive against 37% of SaveTk's.

Messenger ships an update weekly, SaveTk every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messenger | SaveTk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetk-save-videos/id1617528169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #156 |
| Size | 285 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Bilal Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605186453) |

## What reviewers say

### Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Social Networking, #104 Top Free, #181 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos in high definition, create shared albums, and send large files. Features an AI assistant for instant answers and creative image generation.

**Highlights:** Text, audio, and video calls, High-definition photo sharing, Shared photo albums, Large file sharing (up to 100MB), AI assistant for questions and image creation, Disappearing messages, Customizable chat themes

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avatar Item | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $2.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $3.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $6.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $7.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $8.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $9.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Useful for staying connected with friends and family
- 🗣️ Enables easy communication through text, voice, and video
- 💬 Convenient group chat features
- 🌐 Works across multiple devices and platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 🔄 Unnecessary updates that remove useful features
- 📤 Issues with message delivery and notifications
- 🗂️ Cluttered interface and poor organization of chats

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or access account
- Messages failing to send or receive
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete or unsend messages
- Improve search functionality for chat history
- Introduce customizable notification settings
- Bring back old features like emoji reactions and location sharing


### SaveTk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetk-save-videos/id1617528169)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Easily save and collect your favorite videos from a popular video platform. Bookmark and store content for later viewing, organizing your liked videos in one secure place. Browse, watch, or delete saved videos at your convenience.

**Highlights:** Save and collect videos, Bookmark videos, Secure video bookmarker, Browse saved videos, Watch or delete videos, Share saved videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great for saving TikToks
- 🔥 Best app for the job
- 🆓 Completely free to use
- 🔍 Effectively removes watermarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- ⏱️ Long, unskippable ads
- 🔴 Ads cover exit buttons
- 🔻 Declining quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download videos from private accounts
- Inconsistent download quality
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple videos at once
- Rearrange saved videos
- Improved audio sync for downloaded videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messenger free?

Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SaveTk free?

SaveTk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Messenger or SaveTk?

Messenger is rated higher. Messenger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while SaveTk averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Messenger or SaveTk have ads?

Both Messenger and SaveTk show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messenger or SaveTk?

Messenger ships an update weekly, and SaveTk every 5 weeks. Most recently, Messenger was updated on November 13, 2026 and SaveTk on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Messenger or SaveTk?

Messenger currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and SaveTk at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*