KIDHOD vs Retro Messenger Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KIDHOD
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KIDHOD is social network service platform from Lao's People for Lao People. We provide variants services like user activity timelines, chat, and call. Everything you need is here to serve.
Retro Messenger Chat
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Retro Messenger is a minimalist chat app for iPhone. No emojis, stickers, GIFs, or media; just text, a retro terminal look, and end-to-end encryption. MESSAGE BY USERNAME Find someone by username and send a message request with a short intro note. They choose to accept or decline before you can chat. TEXT ONLY, BY DESIGN Plain text conversations with a calm green-on-black interface. One-to-one and group chats (up to 20 people). ENCRYPTION Message bodies are encrypted on your device before they leave it. Only conversation participants with the right keys can read them. PRIVACY & CONTROL • Sign in with email, Google, or Apple • Block users and report concerns to support • Mute notifications per chat • Export a conversation • Delete your account in-app ALSO INCLUDED Read receipts, typing indicators, inbox search, friends list, username share + QR, optional recovery passphrase for new devices, and push alerts for messages and requests. Retro Messenger is made by One and Three. Support: https://oneandthree.in/contact Privacy: https://oneandthree.in/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Messenger Chat at every 5 days against KIDHOD's every 3 weeks. KIDHOD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KIDHOD ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Messenger Chat every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | KIDHOD | Retro Messenger Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mongkhampill Bounhomephon | ONE AND THREE |
In-app purchases
KIDHOD
No in-app purchases
Retro Messenger Chat
No in-app purchases
