# PLATFORM Messenger vs Onli

The clearest difference is update cadence: Onli at daily against PLATFORM Messenger's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PLATFORM Messenger ships an update monthly, Onli daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLATFORM Messenger | Onli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Size | 66 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Birukovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664849426) | [Aurora Technologies Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851241514) |

## What reviewers say

### PLATFORM Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-messenger/id6466288790)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onli/id6771083321)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLATFORM Messenger free?

PLATFORM Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Onli free?

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

### Do PLATFORM Messenger or Onli have ads?

Neither PLATFORM Messenger nor Onli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLATFORM Messenger or Onli?

PLATFORM Messenger ships an update monthly, and Onli daily. Most recently, PLATFORM Messenger was updated on November 12, 2026 and Onli on November 5, 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.*
