Network Messenger vs OnlyUs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
OnlyUs
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OnlyUs – A private world for just you two OnlyUs is a private space created exclusively for you and your partner. More than just chat, it helps you connect, understand and grow together — powered by your AI companion, Cloudy. What makes OnlyUs special Private Chat for Two • It is not your typical dating app • It's a secure and intimate chat app designed only for couples • Send messages, photos, voice notes and stickers in a personal space • No public feeds or distractions — just you two • Conversations are always private and protected Cloudy – Your AI Relationship Companion • Get help with date ideas, gifts and plans • Ask for support during emotional or difficult moments • Generate thoughtful messages for your partner • Learns your style and grows with your relationship Smart Conflict Resolver • Calm, balanced guidance during disagreements • Helps both partners express feelings better • Designed to reconnect, not escalate Shared Calendar and Timeline • Track anniversaries, dates and milestones • Plan special moments together • View your relationship as a growing story over time Memories and Moments • Save meaningful chats, photos and experiences • Turn moments into beautifully designed memories • Revisit your story anytime Unsaid – Discover Each Other • Answer meaningful question cards together • Explore all the categories • Discover things you’ve never asked before • Create moments you can share Smart Notification Modes • Choose how you receive notifications based on your privacy needs • Normal and Discreet modes • Normal mode shows standard notifications • Discreet mode hides the message in the notification Breakup Support Mode (Optional) • Private and respectful support if the relationship ends • Cloudy helps with reflection and emotional guidance • Your shared space gets permanently erased Designed for Emotion • Warm, simple and human-centered design • Comfortable and intimate interface • Built to feel personal and natural Privacy and Security • No public profiles, feeds or external exposure • Your relationship stays completely private • Secure storage and strong privacy protection Why OnlyUs • A calm space in a noisy digital world • Built to help couples talk, share and grow • A digital home for your relationship Start your story • Because love deserves its own space — OnlyUs Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onlyuschat.com/privacy OnlyUs is designed for people already in a committed relationship and does not support meeting new people or matchmaking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: OnlyUs at 3 against Network Messenger's 1. OnlyUs also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Network Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and OnlyUs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Network Messenger ships an update every 4 days, OnlyUs every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Messenger | OnlyUs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Network Messenger Inc. | Abdulla Anas |
In-app purchases
Network Messenger
- Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
OnlyUs
- OnlyUs Premium$3.991 Month









