Comparison

Presence Messenger vs Zelu

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

Zelu

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Sabemos como é: na correria é difícil dar atenção a quem importa. O Zelu é sobre estar presente na vida de quem você gosta. Baixe agora e zele pelas suas amizades! Defina uma Promessa Aqui, cada amizade é uma conexão real com quem você convive. Você adiciona seus amigos, define uma promessa de quanto em quanto tempo vocês querem se encontrar e o app acompanha junto com você. O que você encontra no Zelu? Todas as suas amizades em forma de bolhas orbitando, onde é fácil de visualizar quais laços estão fortes e quais precisam de mais atenção. Dentro de cada bolha, você tem galerias de fotos exclusivas para cada amizade, guardando os encontros que importam além de estatísticas que contam a história de vocês: tempo conectados, maior intervalo sem se ver e muito mais... Como funciona Você vê há quanto tempo você e seu amigo estão conectados, quando foi o último encontro e se a promessa de vocês está em dia. Encontrou pessoalmente? Registre o momento e adicione uma foto à galeria daquela amizade. Quando vocês mantêm o ritmo, a conexão fica mais forte e as bolhas aumentam. Quando o tempo aperta e o reencontro não acontece, ela enfraquece e a bolha da amizade diminui, um lembrete gentil de que toda amizade precisa de presença. Mas cuidado! Se sua amizade diminuir demais ela vai pro vácuo, não deixe seus amigos no vácuo!!

Screenshots

Presence Messenger4 screens
Zelu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Presence Messenger at 16.6 against Zelu's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Zelu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Presence Messenger ships an update every 5 days, Zelu every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Presence Messenger versus Zelu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPresence MessengerZelu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPresence Network Inc.Enzo Ferroni

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Presence Messenger

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Basic$0.991 Month
  • Premium Basic$1.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Boost$10.00
1 purchases

Zelu

One-time1
  • Novo Grupo$1.99

Questions

Is Presence Messenger free?
Presence Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zelu free?
Zelu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Presence Messenger or Zelu have ads?
Neither Presence Messenger nor Zelu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Presence Messenger or Zelu?
Presence Messenger ships an update every 5 days, and Zelu every 8 days. Most recently, Presence Messenger was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zelu on October 15, 2026.

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