ZERO Messenger vs Locksee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZERO Messenger
A secure and private messaging app built on decentralized architecture. It offers end-to-end encryption, Web3 integration, and no ads or surveillance. Reclaim your digital rights with this free, anonymous communication tool.
- Decentralized architecture
- End-to-end encryption
- Web3 wallet login
- Token-gated chats
- Cross-device access
- No phone number required
- Sleek and minimal design
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Decentralized messaging for everyone. ZERO Messenger is secure, private, and free. No ads, no surveillance – reclaim your digital rights with ZERO. Decentralized - ZERO Messenger is built on decentralized architecture. Encrypted data is hosted on and shared between ZODEs; you can choose which ZODE will host your account, or you can run one of your own! Private - All conversations are end-to-end encrypted. No ads, no surveillance, completely anonymous; users are not required to provide personal data to create an account. Web3-Native - ZERO Messenger boasts Web3 (Ethereum) wallet login, identity verification with ZERO ID, the ability to create and join token-gated chats, and more. All Your Devices - Available on Web and Mobile. Access your conversations on all your devices. Secure Conversations of Any Size - Collaborate and share with individuals or groups of people in private, encrypted conversations. No Phone Number Required - Sign up with an Ethereum wallet and verify your identity with a ZERO ID. Sleek and Minimal - Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. Who are we? ZERO is a small startup empowering the citizens of our digital age with Web3 and decentralized technology. ZERO apps are built according to our values: Sovereignty, Decentralization, Security, Open Source, and Censorship Resistance.
Locksee
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Locksee Information Technology LLC is revolutionizing digital communication with our innovative application that emphasizes multi-level enhanced privacy features. Unlike conventional communication tools, Locksee offers users a peer-to-peer connection model with advanced security algorithms beyond traditional end-to-end encryption. Our mission is to empower users by providing them with complete control over their personal data, eliminating reliance on third parties and ensuring no data breaches at any point. Terms of Use: This app uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can review it https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZERO Messenger at none against Locksee's 1. ZERO Messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Locksee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. ZERO Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZERO Messenger ships an update weekly, Locksee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZERO Messenger | Locksee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 248 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zero to Infinity, Inc. | Locksee Information Technology LLC |
In-app purchases
ZERO Messenger
No in-app purchases
Locksee
- Subscription$9.991 Year









