POP vs Gaggy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POP
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.
- Free instant messaging
- Secure communication
- Large group chats (tens of thousands of members)
- File and information sharing
- Safe communication environment
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POP - X 是一个简单、免费、快速、安全的即时通讯工具。 您可以创建容纳多达数万名成员的群组聊天,随时随地与他人沟通交流,并分享各类文件与信息。 为了保障良好的使用体验与网络环境,请您仔细阅读注意以下事项: 请遵守当地法律法规及平台使用规范,文明交流,理性沟通。 请勿利用本应用从事任何违法、欺诈、传播不良信息或侵害他人权益的行为。 对于陌生人发送的链接、文件或涉及金钱、隐私的信息,请保持警惕,谨防诈骗。 POP 不会以任何形式向您索取账号密码、验证码或转账操作。 若发现违规内容或异常行为,欢迎通过应用内的反馈渠道进行举报。 我们将持续优化安全机制,努力为用户提供一个可靠、健康的沟通环境。
Gaggy
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Gaggy is a secure and convenient instant messaging app that provides you with a comprehensive communication experience. Core Features • Instant Messaging: Support one-on-one private chats and group chats with real-time message delivery • Voice & Video Calls: High-definition video calls and crystal-clear voice calls for more vivid communication • Multimedia Messages: Send text, images, voice messages, videos, and more • Group Management: Create and manage groups with rich features including announcements, member management, and group nicknames Security & Privacy • End-to-End Encryption: Advanced end-to-end encryption technology ensures only you and your contacts can see your messages • App Lock: Support gesture password and Face ID/Touch ID biometric unlock to protect your privacy • Message Protection: Automatic message deletion feature keeps your chat history more secure Convenient Features • Contact Sync: Automatically sync your contact list for easy contact management • Message Search: Quickly find historical chat records and contacts • Message Forwarding: Forward important messages with one tap • Personalized Settings: Support do-not-disturb mode, pinned chats, and other personalized settings User Experience • Clean and beautiful interface design with smooth and natural operation • Multi-language support to meet different user needs • Real-time message notifications so you never miss important information Whether you're chatting with friends, video calling family, or collaborating with colleagues, Gaggy provides you with a secure and efficient communication experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POP at none against Gaggy's 4. POP also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Gaggy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.
POP ships an update fortnightly, Gaggy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POP | Gaggy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Switchworks Technologies Inc. | 无锡市聚思软件科技有限公司 |
Bugs and requests
POP
Reported bugs
18 issues- Cannot receive verification code
- Cannot log in to PC
- Account disappeared
- App stuck on 'connecting'
- White wallpaper issue after setting
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- Cannot create group chats
- Cannot receive message notifications
- App crashes after update
- Cannot receive messages
- Verification code not sent for US phone numbers
- Verification code not sent for Taiwan phone numbers
- Verification code not sent for Hong Kong phone numbers
- Cannot receive calls
- Android download issues
- App stuck on registration screen
- Notification issues with archiving
- Message reception delay
- App shows 'updating' constantly
Requested features
12 requests- Develop Android and HarmonyOS versions
- Develop PC version
- Add rich text/image message function
- Add Moments/friend circle function
- Add animated messages
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- Add group polls and group buy functions
- Allow multi-image sending as album
- Improve iOS color scheme customization
- Add theme creation for iOS
- Fix iOS settings malfunction
- Improve video call clarity
- Add CallKit support
Gaggy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
POP
No in-app purchases
Gaggy
- 购买 28w 积分$3.99
- 100w 积分 · 入门档$14.99
- 300w 积分 · 超值档$39.99
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- 500w 积分 · 畅享档$69.99









