Comparison

Presence Messenger vs NikNik

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

Head to head
About

Presence Messenger

This social networking app prioritizes privacy and security by hiding public post metrics and keeping all conversations end-to-end encrypted. It offers a safe space for users to share content without the pressure of public validation or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Hidden likes, replies, and follower counts
  • End-to-end encrypted direct chats
  • Stories that don't vanish after 24 hours
  • No data collection or tracking
  • Control over online and read receipt status
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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TALK PRIVATELY, SHARE PUBLICLY: Share with millions of people, but likes, replies, and follower count stay hidden, and all conversations happen in direct chats. This frees you from haters, who can no longer attack you in public, and from the anxiety of social media over-exposure. It’s liberating—everyone can see, no one can touch. Additionally, messages are end-to-end encrypted, stored only on your phone, and we don’t track or collect sensitive data. In short, Presence is the safest place to be online. Read below to find out why we are so special. GOODBYE "HATERS": Share stories publicly, but likes, replies, views, and interactions stay private. Nobody can attack your content, and there’s no pressure or worry about numbers. A DIFFERENT STORY: Unless otherwise specified, your stories won't vanish after 24 hours, so you can share select contents about yourself and your life. Perfect for keeping in touch with fans, expressing views, promoting trends, or sharing personal moments on your terms. SAFE: Privacy is our priority, but we go further—we end online abuse, anxiety, and falsehoods. Presence is your space to be yourself without feeling over-exposed. With private interactions and no profile counters, you can finally stay safe and relaxed online. PRIVATE: Chats and media are end-to-end encrypted (AES-256/RSA) and stored only on your phone. Nobody can read or see them, not even us. Unlike many chat apps, no one can see your “last seen” and you control who sees your "online" status and "read receipts". This is real privacy—the rest are just slogans. WE DON’T: Unlike social media, we remove all sources of stress or harm. We don’t collect unnecessary data, track you outside Presence, or profile you for third parties. So when you see a specific story or ad, you know we are serving you, and nobody else. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NikNik

Features
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NikNik — мессенджер для общения, звонков и обмена файлами на базе XMPP. Приложение подключается к серверу niknik.su и позволяет обмениваться сообщениями, изображениями, видео и документами, а также совершать аудио- и видеозвонки. Push-уведомления помогают получать сообщения и вызовы даже когда приложение не открыто. Возможности: • личные чаты и групповые каналы • аудио- и видеозвонки • отправка файлов, фото, видео и голосовых сообщений • push-уведомления о сообщениях и звонках • настройки приватности и безопасности • поддержка OMEMO-шифрования

Screenshots

Presence Messenger4 screens
NikNik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NikNik at none against Presence Messenger's 11. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Presence Messenger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NikNik asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Presence Messenger ships an update every 5 days, NikNik every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Presence Messenger versus NikNik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresence MessengerNikNik
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPresence Network Inc.Nikolay Boiko

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Presence Messenger

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Basic$0.991 Month
  • Premium Basic$1.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$1.991 Month
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  • Premium$2.491 Year
  • Premium Plus$4.991 Year
  • Premium$4.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Boost$0.49
  • Boost$1.00
  • Boost$2.49
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  • Boost$10.00
None

NikNik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Presence Messenger free?
Presence Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NikNik free?
NikNik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Presence Messenger or NikNik have ads?
Neither Presence Messenger nor NikNik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Presence Messenger or NikNik?
Presence Messenger ships an update every 5 days, and NikNik every 3 days. Most recently, Presence Messenger was updated on October 13, 2026 and NikNik on October 13, 2026.

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