Comparison

Ello Messenger vs Huddle

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

Huddle

Features
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Don't sit at home. Find your crew today. Huddle is the ultimate activity-first social app designed to get you off your phone and into the real world. In an era of endless scrolling and superficial dating apps, Huddle is a safe, strictly social space to meet people through shared offline experiences. Whether you're looking for a fourth player for padel, someone to grab a Friday pint with, or a group to hit a local gallery, Huddle connects you with real people nearby. No dates. Just sports, drinks, culture, and good times. ACTIVITY-FIRST DISCOVERY Browse a dynamic map and feed of local activities happening today or this weekend. See exactly what’s going on, who is organizing it, and tap "Join" to instantly get involved. BRING YOUR SQUAD Feeling socially anxious about showing up alone? Create a "Squad" with your partner, roommate, or best friend. Apply to events together as a duo or trio with a single tap. Huddle is the first multiplayer social app for real life. CONTEXT-DRIVEN CHATS No unsolicited DMs from strangers. You only enter a group chat once the activity creator approves your request. Coordinate the details, share the location, and meet up seamlessly. STRICTLY SOCIAL & SAFE Huddle is explicitly NOT a dating app. We prioritize a safe, platonic environment with verified profiles, robust user blocking, and a community zero-tolerance policy for creeping. HOW IT WORKS: Discover: Find activities nearby (Sports, Food & Drink, Culture, etc.). Join In: Apply solo or with your Squad. Plan: Hop into the activity chat to finalize details. Meet Offline: Put your phone away and enjoy the experience. Less scrolling, more doing. Download Huddle and organize your first activity today!

Screenshots

Ello Messenger4 screens
Huddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Huddle at none against Ello Messenger's 16. Huddle also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Huddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, Huddle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ello Messenger versus Huddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo MessengerHuddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB63 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFast, private and encryptedBasenode Solutions

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

Huddle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ello Messenger free?
Ello Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Huddle free?
Huddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ello Messenger or Huddle have ads?
Neither Ello Messenger nor Huddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello Messenger or Huddle?
Ello Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, and Huddle every 10 days. Most recently, Ello Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Huddle on October 31, 2026.

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