Comparison

Swiftgram vs Square.0

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

Square.0

Features
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Square brings your community, map, and conversations together in one app. THIS IS A BETA This release is for testers only. Features may change, break, or be removed as we continue development. Your feedback helps us improve before a full public launch. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Explore the map and discover local activities and specials • Join communities and connect with people nearby • Chat in group conversations and direct messages • Pin important messages so they stay easy to find • Set up your profile and community spaces • Read our Privacy Policy and Terms in the app WHO IT’S FOR Square is built for communities, local discovery, and real-time chat—whether you’re organizing a group, following map activities, or staying in touch with people you meet through the app. BETA TESTING Please report bugs and share feedback so we can fix issues and polish the experience. Expect updates as we add features and improve performance. Thank you for helping us test Square.

Screenshots

Swiftgram4 screens
Square.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Square.0 at none against Swiftgram's 1. Square.0 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Swiftgram's advantage is chart position (#207 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. Square.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftgram ships an update monthly, Square.0 every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Swiftgram versus Square.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftgramSquare.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (635 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings635 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#207 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAkentech LtdDAYLY TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD

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

Square.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swiftgram

Subscriptions1
  • Swiftgram Pro$3.991 Month
None

Square.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftgram free?
Swiftgram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Square.0 free?
Square.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swiftgram or Square.0 have ads?
Neither Swiftgram nor Square.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftgram or Square.0?
Swiftgram ships an update monthly, and Square.0 every 2 days. Most recently, Swiftgram was updated on October 24, 2026 and Square.0 on October 24, 2026.

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