# Windi Messenger vs EXTRA SAFE

The clearest difference is rating: EXTRA SAFE at 4.4 against Windi Messenger's 3.3. EXTRA SAFE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (91 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windi Messenger sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month. EXTRA SAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.

EXTRA SAFE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTRA SAFE has 91 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Windi Messenger's written reviews are positive against 82% of EXTRA SAFE's.

Windi Messenger ships an update every 9 days, EXTRA SAFE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windi Messenger | EXTRA SAFE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windi-messenger/id6444443128/reviews) | **[4.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-safe-self-custody-chat/id6745936574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 188 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MANGO FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488337180) | [Alex Keselman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716223941) |

## What reviewers say

### Windi Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windi-messenger/id6444443128)

This app combines messaging, task management, and AI assistance in a single platform. It offers smart replies, in-chat task assignment, and progress tracking to enhance productivity for personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart replies, Tasks directly in chat, Productivity tracking, AI assistant for messages, Delegation and teamwork tools

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $17.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $177.99 | per year |
| 100 Windi Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Windi Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Windi Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Windi Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Windi Stars | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Windi Stars | $199.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Windi Stars | $699.99 | one-time |


### EXTRA SAFE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-safe-self-custody-chat/id6745936574)

Communicate securely with end-to-end encrypted messaging and self-destructing messages. Enjoy anonymous voice and video calls with P2P connections and on-device encryption keys. Prioritizes privacy with identity-free setup and no metadata collection.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Self-destructing messages and files, Anonymous P2P voice and video calls, Encrypted file transfer, Identity-free setup, Private P2P video meetings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windi Messenger free?

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

### Is EXTRA SAFE free?

EXTRA SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windi Messenger or EXTRA SAFE?

EXTRA SAFE is rated higher. Windi Messenger averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while EXTRA SAFE averages 4.4 from 91 ratings.

### Do Windi Messenger or EXTRA SAFE have ads?

Neither Windi Messenger nor EXTRA SAFE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windi Messenger or EXTRA SAFE?

Windi Messenger ships an update every 9 days, and EXTRA SAFE fortnightly. Most recently, Windi Messenger was updated on September 13, 2026 and EXTRA SAFE on September 23, 2026.

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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.*