Comparison

Lyra vs ONYX+

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

Head to head
About

Lyra

Features
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Lyra - Your All-in-One Communication & Collaboration Solution Lyra is your comprehensive communication hub designed to seamlessly connect everything that matters. Whether you're messaging friends, collaborating with teams, or accessing government services, this secure app brings it all together in one place. Experience crystal-clear video calls with up to 32 participants, real-time file sharing, and instant messaging, all protected by end-to-end encryption. Connect with official government accounts for effortless access to public services, while keeping your personal and professional communications private and secure. With features like secure messaging, high-quality calls, calendar integration and task management, Lyra streamlines your digital interactions. Your data is safeguarded by a triple-layer encryption system, ensuring your conversations and files remain confidential. Take control of your privacy with customizable settings, manage access to your content, and enjoy complete transparency with no peeking, no sharing, and no exceptions. Lyra isn't just an app; it's your gateway to a more connected and secure digital world.

About

ONYX+

Organize your contacts with custom categories for easy filtering and instant connection. This app prioritizes privacy, keeping your data on your device. Streamline adding new contacts and connect via call, message, or app with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Add categories to contacts
  • Private and secure data storage
  • Easy contact addition
  • One-tap calling and messaging
  • Filter and connect instantly
Features
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ORGANIZE YOUR CONTACTS EASILY 1) Add Categories to your Contacts – Organize, filter & connect instantly. 2) Private & Secure – Your contacts never leave your phone 3) Add New Contacts Easily – Focus only on the essentials (Display name, phone and IG) 4) Connect Instantly – Call, message, or open apps with one tap

Screenshots

Lyra4 screens
ONYX+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ONYX+ at every 2 days against Lyra's every 3 weeks. Lyra's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyra ships an update every 3 weeks, ONYX+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lyra versus ONYX+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyraONYX+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京创奇易科技有限公司ONYX Group

In-app purchases

None

Lyra

No in-app purchases

None

ONYX+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyra free?
Lyra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ONYX+ free?
ONYX+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lyra or ONYX+ have ads?
Neither Lyra nor ONYX+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyra or ONYX+?
Lyra ships an update every 3 weeks, and ONYX+ every 2 days. Most recently, Lyra was updated on November 8, 2026 and ONYX+ on November 5, 2026.

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