Swiftgram vs Night Owl
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/
Night Owl
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, Night Owl weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swiftgram | Night Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (646 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 646 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #201 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akentech 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
Swiftgram
- Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
Night Owl
- Unlimited customization$0.99
- Valentine's Day bag$0.99
- Deep Challenge Pack$1.99
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- Unlock all features$6.99









