Swiftgram vs the CABAL
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/
the CABAL
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CABAL is a temporary text channel system built for fast, minimal communication. No profiles. No social feed. No media. No permanent history. Create a temporary channel, share the generated key, and communicate instantly through an ephemeral session designed to disappear. Features: • Temporary text channels • Randomized room keys • Ephemeral messaging • Minimal secure-style interface • No account required • Lightweight real-time communication CABAL is designed around simplicity, temporary presence, and minimal digital noise.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the CABAL at none against Swiftgram's 1. the CABAL also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Swiftgram's advantage is chart position (#207 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. the CABAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Swiftgram | the CABAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (612 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 612 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #207 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Akentech Ltd | Tamas Haidekker |
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
the CABAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swiftgram
- Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
the CABAL
No in-app purchases









