Comparison

Ello Messenger vs Dirty Laundry.

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

Dirty Laundry.

Features
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Dirty Laundry is a private community app. Create or join invite-only communities with people you know — your university, workplace, or friend group. Share thoughts and stories freely. Your identity is always protected. Build your reputation within your community. The more you engage, the more you earn. Features: - Post within private communities - Invite-only groups — no strangers - Report any post instantly - Block any user instantly - Active content moderation - Build your reputation - Earn rewards for staying active Your circle. Your community. Your voice.

Screenshots

Ello Messenger4 screens
Dirty Laundry.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dirty Laundry. at every 3 days against Ello Messenger's every 2 weeks. 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

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 Dirty Laundry. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, Dirty Laundry. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ello Messenger versus Dirty Laundry.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo MessengerDirty Laundry.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFast, private and encryptedDirty Laundry Group

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
4 purchases

Dirty Laundry.

One-time4
  • Single Wash$0.99
  • Dirty Load$3.99
  • Full Cycle$9.99
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  • Deep Clean$24.99

Questions

Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dirty Laundry. free?
Dirty Laundry. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ello Messenger or Dirty Laundry. have ads?
Neither Ello Messenger nor Dirty Laundry. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or Dirty Laundry.?
Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dirty Laundry. every 3 days. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dirty Laundry. on October 15, 2026.

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