# MSG vs POPDOM

The clearest difference is ads: POPDOM at none against MSG's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MSG sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and POPDOM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MSG ships an update every 4 days, POPDOM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MSG | POPDOM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msg-ai-boyfriend-chat/id6736860373/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Next Epic Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775612906) | [DENVER DALMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871383144) |

## What reviewers say

### MSG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msg-ai-boyfriend-chat/id6736860373)

Experience a unique AI romance where the virtual partner initiates conversations and remembers your shared history. Choose from distinct personalities and enjoy a cinematic interface with voice messages. Upgrade for unlimited interactions and deeper story progression.

**Highlights:** AI initiates conversations, Memory of past interactions, Voice messages from AI, Multiple distinct AI personalities, Photo sharing, Cinematic interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSG Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MSG Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MSG Premium Annual | $33.99 | per year |
| 100 Messages | $0.99 | one-time |
| MSG Day Pass | $2.49 | one-time |
| 600 Messages + 30 Photos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Messages + 75 Photos | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Messages + 180 Photos | $19.99 | one-time |


### POPDOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popdom/id6810034141)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 425 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1075 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MSG free?

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

### Is POPDOM free?

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

### Do MSG or POPDOM have ads?

MSG shows ads; POPDOM does not.

### Which is updated more often, MSG or POPDOM?

MSG ships an update every 4 days, and POPDOM every 3 days. Most recently, MSG was updated on November 5, 2026 and POPDOM on November 6, 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.*