# POP vs Mosavi

The clearest difference is rating: Mosavi at 4.1 against POP's 3.3. Mosavi also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 8). POP's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mosavi holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mosavi has 80 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 39% positive.

POP ships an update fortnightly, Mosavi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POP | Mosavi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-x/id6714480197/reviews) | **[4.1 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosavi/id6737590326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Switchworks Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456555635) | [Mosavi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777196955) |

## What reviewers say

### POP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-x/id6714480197)

This free and secure instant messaging tool allows for large group chats with tens of thousands of members. Communicate and share files and information anytime, anywhere. It prioritizes a safe and healthy communication environment.

**Highlights:** Free instant messaging, Secure communication, Large group chats (tens of thousands of members), File and information sharing, Safe communication environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good to use
- 👍 Functionality is complete
- 👍 Privacy is good
- 👍 Interesting features
- 👍 Good chat experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot receive verification code
- 🐛 Cannot log in to PC
- 🐛 Account disappeared
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 White wallpaper issue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot receive verification code
- Cannot log in to PC
- Account disappeared
- App stuck on 'connecting'
- White wallpaper issue after setting

**Requested features**

- Develop Android and HarmonyOS versions
- Develop PC version
- Add rich text/image message function
- Add Moments/friend circle function
- Add animated messages


### Mosavi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosavi/id6737590326)

This app provides a decentralized and encrypted messaging experience using the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes user privacy with anonymous registration and end-to-end encryption for all communications. Enjoy secure voice, video, and group chats without sharing personal information.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Anonymous registration, Decentralized architecture, Voice and video calls, Group chat creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POP free?

POP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mosavi free?

Mosavi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POP or Mosavi?

Mosavi is rated higher. POP averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mosavi averages 4.1 from 80 ratings.

### Do POP or Mosavi have ads?

Neither POP nor Mosavi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POP or Mosavi?

POP ships an update fortnightly, and Mosavi every 3 weeks. Most recently, POP was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mosavi on September 23, 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.*