# Neo vs Zyphr

The clearest difference is rating: Zyphr at 5.0 against Neo's 3.5. Zyphr also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Neo's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zyphr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zyphr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neo has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Neo ships an update every 10 days, Zyphr daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo | Zyphr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-matrix-chat-messenger/id6499088265/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zyphr/id6767202249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 255 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AsterKit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849077253) | [Zyphr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816938731) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-matrix-chat-messenger/id6499088265)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nil Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Nil Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Zyphr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zyphr/id6767202249)

A private messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted chats and calls for secure communication. It prioritizes user privacy with features like disappearing messages and on-device transcription, and requires no phone number for signup.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted chats, Secure voice and video calls, Disappearing messages, On-device voice message transcription, No phone number required for signup, Screenshot protection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founding Member | $3.69 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neo free?

Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zyphr free?

Zyphr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neo or Zyphr?

Zyphr is rated higher. Neo averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Zyphr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Neo or Zyphr have ads?

Neither Neo nor Zyphr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neo or Zyphr?

Neo ships an update every 10 days, and Zyphr daily. Most recently, Neo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zyphr on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*