Comparison

Keet vs Ello Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Keet

This secure messenger offers a peer-to-peer communication experience, directly connecting your devices for private chats, file sharing, and calls. It prioritizes user control and privacy by avoiding central servers and data mining.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer direct connections
  • End-to-end encrypted messages
  • HD audio and video calls
  • Direct file sharing
  • Cross-platform support
  • No central servers or data mining
Features
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Keet is the chat app that knows nothing about you — a truly peer-to-peer way to connect. Your messages, files, and calls are shared directly between your devices, never through corporate servers. No central databases. No data mining. No one in the middle. Whether you’re chatting with friends, family, or your team, Keet keeps your conversations private, fast, and completely under your control. TRUE PRIVACY, BY DESIGN No servers. No data stored in the cloud. Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted and travel only between participants. Not even Keet can access your conversations. FAST, DIRECT CONNECTIONS P2P technology connects you device-to-device, reducing lag and server dependency. Built on next-generation distributed communication protocols. MODERN CHAT FEATURES 1-to-1 and group conversations. HD audio and video calls. File sharing with direct device transfer. Cross-platform support on desktop and mobile. WHY KEET IS DIFFERENT Other apps route your messages through remote data centers. Keet doesn’t. Your chats never touch a server - they stay between you and the people you trust. Your conversations belong to you. Keet just makes them happen - privately, instantly, peer-to-peer. Download Keet and take back control of your communication.

About

Ello Messenger

This app offers secure messaging and creative tools, including AI-powered content generation. It allows users to connect with others, build communities, and monetize their creations through subscriptions and exclusive content. Sign up easily with just an email.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • AI-powered text and image generation
  • Creator channels and exclusive content
  • Fan subscriptions for creators
  • Direct messaging and group chats
  • Email-based signup
Features
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PURE MESSAGING: Ello Messenger delivers fast, secure, and seamless communication across all your devices—built for both everyday users and modern creators. FAST: Experience lightning-fast messaging powered by a global infrastructure designed for speed, reliability, and real-time connection anywhere in the world. SYNCED: Access your messages, content, and channels from all your devices at once. Start on one device and continue on another—effortlessly. UNLIMITED: Send media, videos, and files of any type. Store your content securely in the cloud and access it anytime without worrying about device space. SECURE: Your privacy comes first. Messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring your conversations remain completely private. CREATOR-FIRST: Ello is more than messaging—it’s a platform to build, grow, and monetize your audience. Create channels, publish content, and earn directly from your fans. MONETIZATION: Turn your creativity into revenue. Offer subscriptions, exclusive content, and premium experiences—all within your own ecosystem. POWERFUL: Create public or private channels, build communities, share large media files, and manage your audience with powerful, easy-to-use tools. RELIABLE: Built for performance, Ello works smoothly even in low-connectivity environments, ensuring your messages and content are always delivered. SIMPLE: A clean, intuitive interface makes Ello easy to use while delivering a powerful set of features underneath. PRIVATE: You are in control of your data. Ello does not sell your information and gives you full control over your content and communications. FLEXIBLE: Communicate one-on-one, in groups, or through channels. Share updates, build communities, and connect with your audience your way. EASY START: Sign up in seconds using just your email—no phone number required.

Screenshots

Keet4 screens
Ello Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Keet at 4.6 against Ello Messenger's 3.9. Keet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). 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. Ello Messenger sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Keet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keet has 285 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keet ships an update every 5 days, Ello Messenger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Keet versus Ello Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeetEllo Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (285 ratings) — better3.9 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings285 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB365 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHolepunch IncFast, private and encrypted

Customer experience

Keet

All ratings285 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative28.6%

Ello Messenger

All ratings41 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

None

Keet

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Ello Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Membership$10.001 Month
One-time15
  • Support with $1$1.00
  • AI Chat Experience Prompts$4.99
  • AI Image Experience Prompts$4.99
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  • $5 Wallet Credit$5.00
  • Al Images and Chat$5.99
  • $10 Wallet Credit$10.00
  • Mini$10.00
  • $20 Wallet Credit$20.00
  • $25 Wallet Credit$25.00
  • Small$25.00
  • $50 Wallet Credit$50.00
  • Medium$50.00
  • $75 Wallet Credit$75.00
  • $100 Wallet Credit$100.00
  • Large$100.00

Questions

Is Keet free?
Keet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Keet or Ello Messenger?
Keet is rated higher. Keet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Ello Messenger averages 3.9 from 41 ratings.
Do Keet or Ello Messenger have ads?
Neither Keet nor Ello Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keet or Ello Messenger?
Keet ships an update every 5 days, and Ello Messenger every 2 weeks. Most recently, Keet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ello Messenger on October 24, 2026.

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