Comparison

Ello Messenger vs MOTION X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ello Messenger

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
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PURE MESSAGING: Ello Messenger delivers fast, secure, and seamless communication across all your devices—built for both everyday users and modern creators. FAST: Experience lightning-fast messaging powered by a global infrastructure designed for speed, reliability, and real-time connection anywhere in the world. SYNCED: Access your messages, content, and channels from all your devices at once. Start on one device and continue on another—effortlessly. UNLIMITED: Send media, videos, and files of any type. Store your content securely in the cloud and access it anytime without worrying about device space. SECURE: Your privacy comes first. Messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring your conversations remain completely private. CREATOR-FIRST: Ello is more than messaging—it’s a platform to build, grow, and monetize your audience. Create channels, publish content, and earn directly from your fans. MONETIZATION: Turn your creativity into revenue. Offer subscriptions, exclusive content, and premium experiences—all within your own ecosystem. POWERFUL: Create public or private channels, build communities, share large media files, and manage your audience with powerful, easy-to-use tools. RELIABLE: Built for performance, Ello works smoothly even in low-connectivity environments, ensuring your messages and content are always delivered. SIMPLE: A clean, intuitive interface makes Ello easy to use while delivering a powerful set of features underneath. PRIVATE: You are in control of your data. Ello does not sell your information and gives you full control over your content and communications. FLEXIBLE: Communicate one-on-one, in groups, or through channels. Share updates, build communities, and connect with your audience your way. EASY START: Sign up in seconds using just your email—no phone number required.

About

MOTION X

Connect securely with messaging, HD voice, and video calls. Share updates through channels and communities with robust safety features. Enjoy an ad-free experience designed for privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging with texts, photos, videos, and voice notes
  • Crystal-clear HD voice and video calls
  • Group chats and community channels
  • Live broadcasting to communities
  • Industry-standard encryption
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience
  • User reporting and blocking
Features
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Motion — Secure Messaging & HD Calling Stay connected with the people who matter most. Motion brings together messaging, voice calls, video calls, and channels in one beautifully designed app. MESSAGING • Send texts, photos, videos, and voice notes • Create group chats for friends, family, or teams • React to messages and share media effortlessly CALLING • Crystal-clear HD voice and video calls • Seamless call experience powered by WebRTC • Works on Wi-Fi and cellular CHANNELS & COMMUNITIES • Create or join channels to share updates • Go live and broadcast to your community • Engage with posts, comments, and reactions BUILT WITH SECURITY IN MIND • Industry-standard encryption protects your conversations • Your data is never sold to advertisers • No ads, no tracking SAFETY & MODERATION • Report and block users with a single tap • Community Guidelines enforced by our moderation team • Zero tolerance for harassment, hate speech, and harmful content • CSAM detection and reporting to authorities Download Motion and start connecting securely today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://motiontloop.com/privacy

Screenshots

Ello Messenger4 screens
MOTION X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MOTION X at 100% against Ello Messenger's 65%. MOTION X also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ello Messenger sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and MOTION X sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MOTION X holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Ello Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of MOTION X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, MOTION X every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ello Messenger versus MOTION X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo MessengerMOTION X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFast, private and encryptedALL AROUND EVENT CENTER LLC

Customer experience

Ello Messenger

All ratings41 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%

MOTION X

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Ello Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Membership$10.001 Month
One-time15
  • Support with $1$1.00
  • AI Chat Experience Prompts$4.99
  • AI Image Experience Prompts$4.99
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  • $5 Wallet Credit$5.00
  • Al Images and Chat$5.99
  • $10 Wallet Credit$10.00
  • Mini$10.00
  • $20 Wallet Credit$20.00
  • $25 Wallet Credit$25.00
  • Small$25.00
  • $50 Wallet Credit$50.00
  • Medium$50.00
  • $75 Wallet Credit$75.00
  • $100 Wallet Credit$100.00
  • Large$100.00
9 purchases

MOTION X

Subscriptions3
  • Motion Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Motion Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Motion Pro 6 Months7 Days trial$109.996 Months
One-time6
  • 100 Motion Coins$0.99
  • 500 Motion Coins$4.99
  • Motion Basic Pack$9.99
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  • 2000 Motion Coins$14.99
  • 5000 Motion Coins$29.99
  • 10000 Motion Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MOTION X free?
MOTION X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ello Messenger or MOTION X?
MOTION X is rated higher. Ello Messenger averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while MOTION X averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Ello Messenger or MOTION X have ads?
Neither Ello Messenger nor MOTION X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or MOTION X?
Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, and MOTION X every 6 days. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and MOTION X on October 25, 2026.

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