# Mercury Messaging vs Lump

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mercury Messaging at 15.6 against Lump's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mercury Messaging | Lump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 84 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Alberti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446465614) | [David Rifkind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870354813) |

## What reviewers say

### Mercury Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercury-messaging/id6498714256)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lump-hex-viewer/id6758021905)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mercury Messaging free?

Mercury Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lump free?

Lump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mercury Messaging or Lump have ads?

Neither Mercury Messaging nor Lump shows ads.

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