Swiftgram vs TypeX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swiftgram
A modified Telegram client offering enhanced privacy, unlimited accounts, and advanced messaging features. Enjoy ad-free communication with tools like message filtering, real-time translation, and voice-to-text transcription.
- Unlimited accounts
- Message filtering
- Voice-to-text transcription
- Real-time chat translation
- Customizable interface
- Apple Watch companion
- Privacy-focused features
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Swiftgram is a modded client for Telegram with Lots of features, focus on Privacy, No Limits, No Ads. Completelly Open Source and includes all latest updates from Telegram plus UNLIMITED ACCOUNTS: Add as many numbers as you want for FREE. ACCOUNTS BACKUP: Log-in to your accounts without SMS-code. Restore all Sessions that are still Active on Telegram servers. MESSAGE FILTER: Reduce visibility of SPAM, promotions and annoying messages. FORMATTING PANEL: Bold, Italic, Links? Formatting with just a single tap. VOICE-TO-TEXT: Transcribe audio messages to text for FREE. TRANSLATOR: Real-time translations for an entire chat. Translate messages you send with a single tap. STORIES: Hide stories or disable swipe for recording. APPLE WATCH COMPANION: Send and Receive Text and Voice messages on your Watch, only in Swiftgram! CHAT MANAGEMENT: Control Tabs, Hide "All Chats", move Folders to bottom and remember the last opened Folder to quickly jump into the discussion. HIDE NOTIFICATIONS: No more Pinned Messages or @mentions when you need some piece of mind. 50+ CUSTOMIZATIONS: Tabs, Chat List and Folders, Profiles, Stories, Translator, Better Photos, Stickers, Context Menu and much, MUCH MORE! SIMPLICITY: Swiftgram remains easy to use with no interface clutter. PRIVACY-FOCUSED: Instant Passcode Lock, Completelly Open Source, No Ads, No Trackers. Your messages and chats remain secure. ACCESSIBILITY: Improved VoiceOver support for Messages Sharing, cause A11y matters! Follow the news: @swiftgram Discuss: @swiftgramchat Swiftgram is an unofficial fork based on Telegram API. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TypeX
This app offers secure, private messaging and calling with end-to-end encryption. It features multi-device sync, disappearing messages, and anonymous group creation for enhanced privacy and control over your conversations.
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-device sync
- Encrypted voice and video calls
- Disappearing messages
- Anonymous groups
- App lock
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TypeX - Seamless. Silent. Secure. TypeX is a secure, privacy-first communication app designed for seamless encrypted messaging and calling across devices. Built with powerful tools for private conversations, it gives you full control over your data. Key Features: Multi-Device Sync: Access your encrypted chats seamlessly across multiple devices. Encrypted Calling: Enjoy free, end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls —either one-on-one or in groups. Powerful Features: All the tools you need for efficient and secure messaging, built right in. End-to-End Encryption: Only you and your recipient can read your messages. Disappearing Messages: Set messages to auto-delete after they’re read, leaving no trace behind. App Lock: Add an extra layer of security with a dedicated unlock passcode for the app. Anonymous Groups: Create and join groups with a unique anonymous ID and key — no phone number required. Privacy Controls: Take full control of your personal privacy settings. No one can change them but you. Private Supergroups: Host up to 100,000 members with robust admin tools — all without revealing your phone number. Seamless conversations. Silent by nature. Secure at every step. TypeX delivers unexpected privacy, with all the features you need. Download TypeX now and redefine the way you communicate!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swiftgram at 69% against TypeX's 0%. Swiftgram also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (646 vs 7). TypeX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Swiftgram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. TypeX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swiftgram holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftgram has 646 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Swiftgram's written reviews are positive against 0% of TypeX's.
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, TypeX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftgram | TypeX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (646 ratings) — better | 3.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 646 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 271 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akentech Ltd | MasterVision NetTech Co. LTD. |
Customer experience
Swiftgram
TypeX
Bugs and requests
Swiftgram
Reported bugs
5 issues- Search bar crashes the app
- Forwarded messages disappear
- Notification issues and unknown caller spam
- Slow message loading and account switching
- Crashes when accessing storage usage section
Requested features
5 requests- Add Thai language support
- Integrate with iOS call features
- Implement 'show restricted content' for entire chats
- Add 'add to cloud' option for direct message saving
- Allow custom app icon selection
TypeX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftgram
- Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
TypeX
No in-app purchases









