SKI+ v2 vs Starlite Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SKI+ v2
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SKI+ v2 is an end-to-end instant messaging app with in-depth support of post-quantum encryption algorithms. Message encryption and decryption are completed on the user's device, and the server has no access to these details. Therefore, it provides users with a more privacy-protected messaging system. For more details, please refer to https://www.e2eelab.org. Feel free to download and use it. If you have any questions or suggestions, please send relevant descriptions or screenshots to: ziv@citi.sinica.edu.tw. We will address your inquiries promptly.
Starlite Messenger
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Messaging without language barriers Send messages in your language and others receive them in theirs automatically. Work with global teams and partners, stay close to family, and strengthen relationships. In group chats, each person writes in their own language. You see every message in yours, and they see every message in theirs, even when three or more languages are in use. Everything you need in a messenger โข One-on-one and group conversations โข Share photos, videos, and files โข Control who can find you and add you to groups โข Customize notifications for each chat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Starlite Messenger at 15.1 against SKI+ v2's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SKI+ v2 ships an update fortnightly, Starlite Messenger every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SKI+ v2 | Starlite Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Academia Sinica Research Center for Information Technology Innovation | OAKRA PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
SKI+ v2
No in-app purchases
Starlite Messenger
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SKI+ v2 free?
Is Starlite Messenger free?
Do SKI+ v2 or Starlite Messenger have ads?
Which is updated more often, SKI+ v2 or Starlite Messenger?
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