# Ello Messenger vs Randavu

The clearest difference is rating: Randavu at 5.0 against Ello Messenger's 3.9. Randavu also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Ello Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ello Messenger sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Randavu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Randavu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ello Messenger has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Ello Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Randavu's.

Ello Messenger ships an update every 10 days, Randavu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ello Messenger | Randavu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ello-messenger/id6469151194/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randavu/id6740199340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fast, private and encrypted](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711621771) | [MJ EZARK PROPERTIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788866603) |

## What reviewers say

### Ello Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ello-messenger/id6469151194)

This app offers secure messaging and creative tools, including AI-powered content generation. It allows users to connect with others, build communities, and monetize their creations through subscriptions and exclusive content. Sign up easily with just an email.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, AI-powered text and image generation, Creator channels and exclusive content, Fan subscriptions for creators, Direct messaging and group chats, Email-based signup

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $10.00 | per month |
| Support with $1 | $1.00 | one-time |
| AI Chat Experience Prompts | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Image Experience Prompts | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Wallet Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| Al Images and Chat | $5.99 | one-time |
| $10 Wallet Credit | $10.00 | one-time |
| Mini | $10.00 | one-time |
| $20 Wallet Credit | $20.00 | one-time |
| $25 Wallet Credit | $25.00 | one-time |
| Small | $25.00 | one-time |
| $50 Wallet Credit | $50.00 | one-time |
| Medium | $50.00 | one-time |
| $75 Wallet Credit | $75.00 | one-time |
| $100 Wallet Credit | $100.00 | one-time |
| Large | $100.00 | one-time |


### Randavu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randavu/id6740199340)

Connect with fellow enthusiasts in real-time using GPS to find and track others. Organize events, manage groups, build your social media presence, and explore a marketplace for items. Participate in contests and save favorite locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Create paid groups, Post and manage events, Build social media presence, Save favorite locations, Marketplace for items, Win prizes for garage items

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $150.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ello Messenger free?

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

### Is Randavu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ello Messenger or Randavu?

Randavu is rated higher. Ello Messenger averages 3.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Randavu averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ello Messenger or Randavu have ads?

Neither Ello Messenger nor Randavu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or Randavu?

Ello Messenger ships an update every 10 days, and Randavu fortnightly. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on September 23, 2026 and Randavu on September 12, 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.*