Comparison

Swiftgram vs Night Owl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unlimited accounts
  • Message filtering
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Real-time chat translation
  • Customizable interface
  • Apple Watch companion
  • Privacy-focused features
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/

About

Night Owl

Features
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Make the most of your time together with Night Owl: Couples Games — a collection of interactive games for date nights and small groups. Start with an easy icebreaker, then follow the conversation wherever it goes. PICK A GAME • Truth or Dare: spin, choose, and take turns with questions and challenges. • Boundary Exploration: move through a series of prompts at a pace that suits you. • I've Done It, Have You?: share an experience and see who else has done it. • I Am King: draw a card and give the next player a task. • Couple's Ludo: roll the dice and play your way around the board. • Couple Minesweeper: reveal tiles and see what happens when you find a mine. • Capsule Machine: draw a surprise combination. • Pose Challenge: try a new pose together. MAKE IT YOURS Add players by nickname, choose an intensity, and switch turns automatically. Create your own prompts when you want something personal. Beginner and advanced modes are free to play; a one-time purchase unlocks all features and future updates. No subscription. Whether you're at home, on a date, or playing with friends, Night Owl gives you an easy way to start a conversation and keep it going. Play with mutual respect and clear boundaries. Every prompt is optional; choose what feels comfortable for everyone.

Screenshots

Swiftgram4 screens
Night Owl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Night Owl at weekly against Swiftgram's monthly. Swiftgram's advantage is chart position (#201 vs unranked). 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. Swiftgram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Night Owl sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftgram ships an update monthly, Night Owl weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Swiftgram versus Night Owl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftgramNight Owl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (646 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings646 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#201 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAkentech Ltd献慧 陈

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

Night Owl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swiftgram

Subscriptions1
  • Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
4 purchases

Night Owl

One-time4
  • Unlimited customization$0.99
  • Valentine's Day bag$0.99
  • Deep Challenge Pack$1.99
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  • Unlock all features$6.99

Questions

Is Swiftgram free?
Swiftgram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Night Owl free?
Night Owl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swiftgram or Night Owl have ads?
Neither Swiftgram nor Night Owl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftgram or Night Owl?
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, and Night Owl weekly. Most recently, Swiftgram was updated on October 30, 2026 and Night Owl on October 20, 2026.

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