Comparison

Zangi vs Happs!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zangi

This secure messaging app offers private registration without a phone number and ensures your data stays on your device. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted chats, calls, and file sharing, with minimal internet dependency for quality communication.

Highlights
  • Private registration without phone number
  • No unsolicited contacts
  • No data collection on servers
  • End-to-end encryption (AES-GCM 256)
  • High-quality calls and file sharing
  • Works with slow internet connections
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PRIVATE REGISTRATION No SIM card required. Registration without a phone number & without sharing personal contacts. Your privacy messenger for private texting. Designed to protect from stalking, surveillance and account hacking. NO UNSOLICITED CONTACTS Share your Zangi Number only with those you trust. Other users can't find your profile if they don't know your exact Zangi number. Chat, call, video chat, share files and media with your friends, family and colleagues safely, without being exposed to unknown users. NO DATA COLLECTION Your data is stored ONLY on your phone, making Zangi a safe and secure messenger for friends chat and family messenger use. Zangi does not collect, analyze, or store your personal messages on servers. Your conversations, files, and private chat history remain under your control. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Zangi operates as a secure messenger that applies strong cryptographic standards to all communication layers. Texts, media, files, voice & video calls are encrypted with End-to-End AES-GCM 256 algorithm, so every call, secret message, and chat session stays private and protected. QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE Zangi works where other messenger apps struggle. Minimized dependency on the speed of your internet connection.

About

Happs!

Features
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Happs is for anyone in Korea who's up for something. Bored on a Friday? New to the city? Just want to get out and do something instead of scrolling at home? Happs shows you what's happening around you — and helps you find people to enjoy it with. Discover what's nearby Browse places and events near you — festivals, exhibitions, markets, spots worth checking out. Everything is right on the map, close to where you are. Find your crowd See people nearby who are also looking for company, or create your own plan and let others join. Whether it's grabbing food, hitting an event, or just hanging out — you don't have to do it alone. Made for locals and expats alike Everything works in Korean, English and Russian, so the language barrier doesn't get in the way. Great for expats finding their footing and locals looking for new faces. Simple and safe - Chat with people you connect with - Report or block anyone, anytime - Your account, your control — delete it whenever you want Happs is a place to find what's going on and who to go with. Get out there.

Screenshots

Zangi4 screens
Happs!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Happs! at none against Zangi's 3. Zangi's advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Zangi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Happs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zangi ships an update every 2 weeks, Happs! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Zangi versus Happs!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZangiHapps!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSecret Phone, IncOLEGVIKTOROVICH Ni

Bugs and requests

Zangi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezing and crashing on various devices
  • Inconsistent message delivery and sync issues
  • Problems with video/audio quality during calls
  • Difficulty logging in and accessing accounts
  • Unexpected app behavior when switching devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete/clear chat history
  • Improve group call functionality
  • Introduce password/biometric lock for the app
  • Provide better account recovery options
  • Implement more robust anti-scam measures

Happs!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zangi

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Deprecated Premium Tier7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$59.991 Year
None

Happs!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zangi free?
Zangi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Happs! free?
Happs! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zangi or Happs! have ads?
Neither Zangi nor Happs! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zangi or Happs!?
Zangi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Happs! every 9 days. Most recently, Zangi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Happs! on October 31, 2026.

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