Comparison

Ello Messenger vs Buss'It

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

Buss'It

This platform allows users to share short videos, post stories, and broadcast live streams. Connect with friends, explore popular content, and gain recognition with verified badges in a dynamic online community.

Highlights
  • Post reels
  • Upload stories
  • Livestream
  • Connect with friends
  • Discover trending content
  • Apply for verified badges
Features
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Buss It is a next-generation social media platform where users can post reels, upload stories, livestream, connect with friends, discover trending content, and apply for verified badges. Buss It allows creators, influencers, artists, brands, and everyday users to express themselves through engaging video and social interaction features in a fast-growing online community.

Screenshots

Ello Messenger4 screens
Buss'It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buss'It at 4.4 against Ello Messenger's 3.9. Buss'It also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Buss'It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buss'It holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Ello Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buss'It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ello Messenger ships an update every 10 days, Buss'It fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ello Messenger versus Buss'It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo MessengerBuss'It
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB150 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFast, private and encryptedBusshead World LLC

Customer experience

Ello Messenger

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

Buss'It

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 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
None

Buss'It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buss'It free?
Buss'It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ello Messenger or Buss'It?
Buss'It is rated higher. Ello Messenger averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Buss'It averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Ello Messenger or Buss'It have ads?
Neither Ello Messenger nor Buss'It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or Buss'It?
Ello Messenger ships an update every 10 days, and Buss'It fortnightly. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on September 28, 2026 and Buss'It on September 26, 2026.

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