Neo vs Sends Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Neo
This app is a feature-rich client for the Matrix chat protocol, offering advanced functionalities like local AI chats, RSS feeds, and customizable notifications. It provides a futuristic and efficient way to communicate and manage your conversations.
- Local AI chats and summarization
- RSS feed reader
- Room folders for organization
- Customizable notifications and reactions
- Online GIF picker
- Message search functionality
- Encrypted room support
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Neo is a futuristic Matrix client built for speed, focus, and modern communication. Move quickly through Matrix rooms, spaces, threads with a modern and clean UI. Sign in with your Matrix account, join rooms, send rich messages, organize conversations with Threads and Matrix Spaces, and navigate everything from a fast sidebar. Neo supports encrypted rooms, image video sharing, reactions, threads, voice and video calls, rich notifications, RSS feeds, and local message translation with a single tap. Core Matrix Features • Sign in with username/password or SSO • Support for regular and encrypted Matrix rooms • Send text, images, videos, files, GIFs, stickers, and reactions • Use threads to keep long conversations on track • Organize rooms with native Matrix Spaces • Rich notifications with avatars and message previews • Voice and video calls Neo Extras • Fast sidebar navigation for rooms and spaces • Online GIF picker powered by Tenor • Message search • One-tap downloads for images, videos, and GIFs • RSS feed subscriptions and in-app reading • News view with RSS integration • Sticker picker, including Memoji stickers • Per-contact notification modes • Custom notification sounds • Custom default reaction emojis • Emoji folders • Local message translation • Foldable Markdown code blocks • Apple Intelligence message summaries on supported devices EULA / Terms of Service: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/neo-matrix-tos.md Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/neo-privacy-policy.md
Sends Messenger
This messaging app offers fast, secure, and simple communication with friends and family. It features end-to-end encryption, group chats, file sharing, and multi-device access. Enhance your experience with customizable themes and cloud storage.
- Lightning-fast messaging
- End-to-end encryption
- Groups and channels
- File sharing of any size
- Multi-device access
- Customizable experience
- Cloud-based storage
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Discover the ultimate Sends messaging experience with our cutting-edge app designed for speed, security, and simplicity. Whether you’re chatting with friends, organizing a group, or sharing files, our messenger makes communication effortless and seamless. Key Features: • Lightning-Fast Messaging: Instantly connect with friends, family, or colleagues anywhere in the world. • Enhanced Privacy: End-to-end encryption ensures your conversations stay private and secure. • Groups and Channels: Create or join groups and channels to collaborate, share, or simply stay updated. • File Sharing Made Easy: Send photos, videos, and files of any size—perfect for work or play. • Multi-Device Access: Sync your messages across all your devices effortlessly. • Customizable Experience: Personalize your app with themes, wallpapers, and more to suit your style. • Cloud-Based Storage: Never lose your data—your messages and media are securely stored in the cloud. • Bots and Automation: Enhance your productivity with smart bots designed to make life easier. Why Choose Us? Our Sends messenger isn’t just about communication; it’s about connection. We’ve built a platform that prioritizes speed, reliability, and user privacy, giving you complete control over your data while delivering an unparalleled messaging experience. Join the millions who are redefining the way they communicate. Download now and make every conversation count! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Sends offers an auto-renewing subscription that grants unlimited access to the entire Sends premium feature as long as your subscription remains active. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. • Auto-renewal: The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Renewal Charges: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, showing the renewal cost. • Managing Subscriptions: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time through your Account Settings after purchase. For more information please visit the links https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Neo at freemium against Sends Messenger's subscription. Sends Messenger's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 43%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sends Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sends Messenger holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Neo's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sends Messenger's.
Neo ships an update every 10 days, Sends Messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Neo | Sends Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 271 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AsterKit | ODESSYS TECH LTD |
Customer experience
Neo
Sends Messenger
In-app purchases
Neo
- Nil Pro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Nil Pro Lifetime$8.99
Sends Messenger
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month









