Comparison

Network Messenger vs Mek Mek

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

Head to head
About

Network Messenger

Connect with friends and family through secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. Organize events, birthdays, and group chats, with tools to sort your network. Enjoy a private, AI-free experience.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Voice and video calls
  • Event and group chat organization
  • Contact sorting with tags and notes
  • Soft location sharing
  • Smart reconnection reminders
Features
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The encrypted messenger built for how people actually connect. No ads, AI-free, and independent. Features include: - End-to-end encrypted messaging. - Voice and video calls (group calls coming soon). - Events, birthdays, and group chats. All together, in one place (finally). - Tags, filters, and custom notes to sort and bring context to your network. - Secure connections. Network syncs with your native contacts app, to suggest contacts that are using Network. - Real-time features like soft location sharing. - Smart reminders to reconnect. For questions or feedback, go to Settings > Help and Support in the app. By downloading the app, you agree to our EULA which can be found here: https://networkmessenger.com/termsofservice/

About

Mek Mek

This app offers high-quality one-on-one video calls with Full HD clarity. It features integrated social profiles for easier connection beyond calls and smart contact management to keep your network organized. Enjoy private and secure communication with a simple, direct interface.

Highlights
  • Full HD video calls
  • Integrated social links
  • Smart contact management
  • Private and secure calls
  • Simple and direct communication
Features
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Mek Mek – Make Real Connections Crystal-Clear Video Calls. Smarter Social Links. Simple Connections. Mek Mek is your personal space for high-quality one-on-one video calls. With Full HD clarity, built-in social profiles, and smart contact management, staying connected has never been this seamless. Key Features: • Full HD Video Calls Enjoy smooth, face-to-face video conversations in stunning Full HD quality. Whether it’s a quick check-in or a long catch-up, Mek Mek delivers real-time experiences without lag or compromise. • Integrated Social Links Easily share and view social media links and profiles right inside the app. Stay in touch beyond the call and explore more about the people you connect with. • Smart Contacts Build your own contact list within the app. View call history, reconnect with ease, and keep all your important connections in one place. • Private & Secure Your conversations stay private. Mek Mek uses trusted technology to ensure a safe and secure environment for every call. Simple. Personal. Direct. No noise, no distractions — just clear communication that works. Download Mek Mek today and start connecting your way.

Screenshots

Network Messenger4 screens
Mek Mek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Messenger at every 4 days against Mek Mek's every 4 months. Network Messenger also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1). Mek Mek's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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. Network Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and Mek Mek sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Network Messenger against 5.0 for Mek Mek. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Messenger has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Messenger ships an update every 4 days, Mek Mek every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Messenger versus Mek Mek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork MessengerMek Mek
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetwork Messenger Inc.Realizeit LLC

Customer experience

Network Messenger

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mek Mek

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Mek Mek

One-time3
  • 100 MekMek Coins$9.99
  • 500 MekMek Coins$49.99
  • 1000 MekMek Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Network Messenger free?
Network Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mek Mek free?
Mek Mek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Messenger or Mek Mek?
Network Messenger and Mek Mek are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Network Messenger or Mek Mek have ads?
Neither Network Messenger nor Mek Mek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Messenger or Mek Mek?
Network Messenger ships an update every 4 days, and Mek Mek every 4 months. Most recently, Network Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mek Mek on October 16, 2026.

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