Comparison

Network Messenger vs Silo

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

Silo

Features
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Silo is the ultimate space for timely, direct sharing within your communities. Tired of algorithms deciding what you see? Silo brings back the chronological feed, focused entirely on the content you and your friends care about right now. Whether it’s sharing daily game scores, posting baby photos for the family, or keeping up with your local sports team, Silo makes it effortless to create and join niche feeds tailored to your interests. Customize notifications based on the content you care about ### Key Features: - **Instant Sharing**: Post photos, videos, and updates to your feeds in seconds. - **Custom Feeds**: Create private or public feeds for any topic—memes, news, gaming, or family updates. - **Ephemeral by Design**: Keep your feeds fresh. Choose when posts expire (3 days, 7 days, or 2 weeks) to eliminate clutter and focus on the "now." - **Custom Reactions**: Express yourself with personalized emoji reactions configured for each feed. - **Full Control**: Admins can moderate memberships, approve followers, and decide who can post. - **Privacy First**: No ads, no tracking, and no algorithms. Your data is yours, and your feed is yours to control. Stop scrolling through noise. Start sharing with Silo.

Screenshots

Network Messenger4 screens
Silo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silo at none against Network Messenger's 1. Silo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. Silo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Messenger versus Silo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork MessengerSilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetwork Messenger Inc.Alex Rich

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
None

Silo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Messenger free?
Network Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silo free?
Silo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Messenger or Silo have ads?
Neither Network Messenger nor Silo shows ads.

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