Comparison

Ello Messenger vs WeedBuds

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

WeedBuds

This social app helps cannabis users discover new strains, track their experiences, and share their favorite products with friends. Log your consumption, rate products, and build a personal cannabis history. Find trending items and new favorites through community recommendations.

Highlights
  • Discover new strains
  • Track cannabis experiences
  • Rate strains and products
  • Log consumption methods
  • Follow friends' recommendations
  • Share sessions and photos
Features
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WeedBuds is the social app for cannabis. Discover new strains, track your experiences, and see what your friends are enjoying. Share seshes, rate products, and find your next favorite. Track Your Experiences Log the products you try and remember what you loved. • Rate strains and products • Add photos, short video clips, and notes • Track how you consumed (joint, bong, vape, edible, etc.) • Build your personal cannabis history See What Your Friends Recommend The best recommendations come from people you trust. • Follow friends • See what others are enjoying • Comment and react to seshes • Discover new favorites through your network Discover New Strains Explore the world of cannabis through the community. • Find trending products • Browse ratings and reviews • Discover strains you might love Whether you're a casual smoker or a cannabis enthusiast, WeedBuds helps you discover, remember, and share your cannabis experiences.

Screenshots

Ello Messenger4 screens
WeedBuds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WeedBuds at 4.9 against Ello Messenger's 3.9. WeedBuds also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Ello Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ello Messenger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. WeedBuds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeedBuds holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Ello Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of WeedBuds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ello Messenger versus WeedBuds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo MessengerWeedBuds
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFast, private and encryptedCJH TECH LLC

Customer experience

Ello Messenger

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

WeedBuds

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ello Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Membership$10.001 Month
One-time9
  • Support with $1$1.00
  • AI Image Experience Prompts$4.99
  • $5 Wallet Credit$5.00
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  • $10 Wallet Credit$10.00
  • Mini$10.00
  • Small$25.00
  • $75 Wallet Credit$75.00
  • $100 Wallet Credit$100.00
  • Large$100.00
None

WeedBuds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeedBuds free?
WeedBuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ello Messenger or WeedBuds?
WeedBuds is rated higher. Ello Messenger averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while WeedBuds averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Ello Messenger or WeedBuds have ads?
Neither Ello Messenger nor WeedBuds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or WeedBuds?
Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeedBuds every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on November 7, 2026 and WeedBuds on October 31, 2026.

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