Comparison

Swiftgram vs iKonnect

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

iKonnect

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iKonnect is a platform where filmmakers and crew connect, collaborate, and find opportunities in one place. Great films don’t happen by chance — they happen when the right people connect. From directors to DOPs, sound mixers to editors — iKonnect connects skilled film professionals with productions of all sizes. Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role, everything you need is in one streamlined platform. Post crew calls, browse profiles, and discover talent faster. Showcase your reels, credits, and experience, and get notified when opportunities match your skills. For productions: • Post crew calls, review profiles, and hire the right people faster. For crew: • Browse opportunities, apply directly, and get matched with roles that fit your profile. No missed posts. No scattered messages. Just direct connections between the people who make films happen. Join iKonnect and start building your next production team or landing your next role.

Screenshots

Swiftgram4 screens
iKonnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iKonnect at none against Swiftgram's 1. iKonnect also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Swiftgram's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swiftgram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. iKonnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftgram ships an update monthly, iKonnect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Swiftgram versus iKonnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftgramiKonnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (646 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings646 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB67 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAkentech LtdIkongo

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

iKonnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swiftgram

Subscriptions1
  • Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
None

iKonnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftgram free?
Swiftgram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iKonnect free?
iKonnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiftgram or iKonnect have ads?
Neither Swiftgram nor iKonnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftgram or iKonnect?
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, and iKonnect weekly. Most recently, Swiftgram was updated on October 30, 2026 and iKonnect on October 24, 2026.

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