Swiftgram vs Telechat
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/
Telechat
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Telechat: Direct Message is the ultimate companion app for Telegram users, offering a seamless and enhanced messaging experience with a suite of powerful tools—all in one convenient place! ===== Key Features ===== -> Direct Telegram Messaging Without Saving Contacts Tired of saving every number just to send a quick message? With Telechat, you can send messages directly to any Telegram user by just entering their number—no need to clutter your contact list. -> Telegram Web Access Launch Telegram Web instantly from the app. A smooth, secure, and efficient way to stay connected with your messages right from your mobile browser. -> QR Code Tools QR Code Generator: Quickly generate QR codes for text, URLs, contact info, or Telegram profiles. QR Code Scanner: Instantly scan and decode QR codes using your device camera. -> Emoji & Text Generator Add fun and creativity to your messages! Generate random emojis and stylish text to keep your chats fresh and expressive. -> Telegram Bot Directory Discover popular and useful Telegram bots across categories like productivity, entertainment, news, AI, and more. Easily connect to them and enhance your Telegram experience. -> Curated Telegram Channels Find and explore a list of trending and niche Telegram channels. From news to tech, memes to motivation—follow the best content creators with a single tap. ===== Why Choose Telechat? ===== -> Simple, clean interface -> No login required -> Lightweight and fast -> Saves time and boosts productivity -> All-in-one toolset for Telegram lovers Whether you’re a casual Telegram user or managing multiple chats, bots, and channels—Telechat: Direct Message is your go-to utility app to make Telegram smarter and more fun. => Start connecting smarter. => Download now and experience Telegram like never before! SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase to enjoy all App Features without Ads: • Auto-renewable subscription • Weekly, 1 month and 1-year durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: * Link to Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/telechat-privacy-policy * Link to Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/telechat-terms-condition * Link to EULA: https://sites.google.com/view/telechat-eula NOTE: Disclaimer: This app is created by us, is not an official Telegram application, and is not associated with Telegram Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Swiftgram at none against Telechat's shown. Swiftgram also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Telechat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, Telechat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftgram | Telechat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (612 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 612 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akentech Ltd | Varsha Patel |
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
Telechat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftgram
- Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
Telechat
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year









