Comparison

TailChat vs Manachat Messenger

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

Head to head
About

TailChat

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A server-less secure instant messaging chat app based on the Tailscale or Cylonix mesh network. No server to sign into and all messages are sent directly to the peer. End to end encryption with WireGuard.

About

Manachat Messenger

Features
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ManaChat is a fully private, end-to-end encrypted messenger built on the open Matrix protocol. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION BY DEFAULT Every private conversation is encrypted using Vodozemac — the same battle-tested cryptography used by Element and other Matrix clients. Only you and your recipient can read your messages. Not us. Not the server. No one else. • Encrypted local database (SQLCipher) • Encrypted chat backup • Cross-device verification with emoji • App lock with Face ID / Touch ID OPEN & DECENTRALIZED Matrix is an open standard — no single company owns your data or controls the network. Connect to any Matrix server worldwide. No phone number required. You choose who hosts your account. ManaChat is compatible with Element, Nheko, NeoChat, and every other Matrix client. FULL-FEATURED MESSAGING • Text, image, video, file, and voice messages • Location sharing • Unlimited private and group chats • Public rooms and communities • Spaces for organized collaboration • Custom emotes and stickers • QR code contact sharing • Push notifications • Dark mode and Material You design PRIVACY — WHAT WE DON'T DO • We do not collect personal data • We do not read your messages • Push notifications transmit only a room ID and event ID — never message content • Your messages live on your chosen Matrix server, not ours ManaChat is open source. Trust through transparency. Start chatting securely

Screenshots

TailChat4 screens
Manachat Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Manachat Messenger at 12.1 against TailChat's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
TailChat versus Manachat Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTailChatManachat Messenger
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZBLOCK INCNgoc Ha Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

TailChat

No in-app purchases

None

Manachat Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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