# Chain Messenger vs Secure Chats

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chain Messenger at 15.2 against Secure Chats's 17.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain Messenger | Secure Chats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Noviom Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341351239) | [Secchats Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780540349) |

## What reviewers say

### Chain Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-messenger/id6469044005)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secure Chats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-chats/id6780539957)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain Messenger free?

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

### Is Secure Chats free?

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

### Do Chain Messenger or Secure Chats have ads?

Neither Chain Messenger nor Secure Chats shows ads.

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