Comparison

Neo vs #Sync Messenger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

#Sync Messenger

Features
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#Sync messenger is a modern messaging app designed for flexibility, organization, and control. Built for individuals, friends, and communities, Sync combines chat, notes, and task management into one seamless experience. ■Key Features • Servers & Rooms Create or join servers and organize conversations into rooms that match your needs. • Direct & Group Chat Stay connected with friends through private messages or group conversations. • Mentions & Tags Easily tag friends to get attention and keep conversations focused. • Stickers Express yourself with simple and fun sticker support. • Notes Save ideas, reminders, or shared information in one place. • To-Do Lists Keep track of tasks and plans with built-in lists. • Customizable Experience Choose how you connect — different servers can offer different styles and communities. • Dark Mode A clean, comfortable viewing experience anytime. ■Why #Sync Messenger? Sync is built with a simple idea: communication should be organized, flexible, and yours to control. Whether you're chatting with friends, planning together, or managing a small community, Sync keeps everything in one place.

Screenshots

Neo4 screens
#Sync Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: #Sync Messenger at none against Neo's 2. #Sync Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Neo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support 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. Neo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. #Sync Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo ships an update every 10 days, #Sync Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neo versus #Sync Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo#Sync Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsterKitFong Wun Chen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neo

Subscriptions1
  • Nil Pro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Nil Pro Lifetime$8.99
None

#Sync Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neo free?
Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is #Sync Messenger free?
#Sync Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neo or #Sync Messenger have ads?
#Sync Messenger shows ads; Neo does not.
Which is updated more often, Neo or #Sync Messenger?
Neo ships an update every 10 days, and #Sync Messenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, Neo was updated on October 20, 2026 and #Sync Messenger on October 15, 2026.

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