Comparison

GureumTalk vs Meku

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

Head to head
About

GureumTalk

This app offers secure and private messaging exclusively for iOS devices. Conversations are stored and synced via iCloud, ensuring privacy and easy access across devices. It allows for easy invitations to chats via shareable links without exchanging personal contact information.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • iCloud storage and sync
  • Shareable chat invitations
  • No contact information exchange required
  • Private conversations
Features
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CloudTalk is an iCloud-based messaging app exclusively designed for iOS and iPadOS. Built with privacy at its core, CloudTalk ensures you feel secure and comfortable while chatting with your loved ones. Complete Privacy Protection With CloudTalk, your conversations stay completely private. Every message is securely stored in your own iCloud account and shared exclusively with your conversation partner. We've designed it so even the developers cannot see your messages—chat freely and securely! Secure Storage and Sync via iCloud All your chat messages and information automatically sync through Apple iCloud. You can access your conversations seamlessly across new devices or after switching phones without the fear of losing important messages. Plus, iCloud’s powerful security ensures your conversations are always protected. Easy Link Invitations Want to invite friends to your chat without exchanging contact details? With CloudTalk, it's easy! Just share a unique chat URL (deep link) created by the chat host, and anyone can join the conversation without needing to exchange personal information like phone numbers. Invite anyone quickly and start chatting effortlessly. Chat with Anyone CloudTalk makes it easy to comfortably chat with anyone—from casual everyday conversations to small workgroup discussions. It's ideal for various scenarios, ensuring your messages are securely stored and easily accessible, even without knowing each other's contacts. Use CloudTalk confidently for any gathering or group interaction. Start your warm and secure conversations today with CloudTalk!

About

Meku

Features
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キラキラした「理想」ばかりのタイムラインに、少し疲れを感じていませんか? 加工された日常、幸せそうな報告、隙のない自分。 SNSには「理想」が溢れているけれど、その裏側にある、もっと人間臭くて、少し不器用な「本音」にこそ、私たちは救われるはず。 「Meku」は、カードをめくって誰かの真実に出会う、新しいカタチのSNSです。 めくった瞬間、思わず「それな」と呟いてしまう。 画面に流れてくるのは、パッと目を引く綺麗な言葉たち。 でも、そのカードをタップして「めくる」と、一瞬で景色が変わります。 「憧れのライフスタイルの裏にある、泥臭い本音」 「充実しているように見えるあの子が、夜中にこぼした弱音」 「強がって笑っているあの人の、隠しきれない孤独」 表面上の言葉だけでは伝わらない「心の温度」に触れたとき、あなたはきっと、本当の意味で誰かと繋がることができます。 【Mekuでしか味わえない3つの体験】 1. 10秒でめくる、誰かの「真実」 長い文章はいりません。理想をめくって、本音をのぞく。その10秒のサイクルが、あなたの心を軽くします。 2. 理想と本音の「リール形式」 スワイプするたびに、新しい理想と本音が現れます。リール動画を見るように、サクサクと誰かの心に触れる新感覚エンタメ。 3. 「仮面」を脱いで投稿できる あなた自身も、普段は言えない本音をカードにして置いていけます。匿名だからこそ話せる、あなたの「真実」を誰かが待っています。 「理想」という仮面を脱ぎ捨てて、本当の誰かと繋がってみませんか? 今すぐカードをめくって、あの人の「心の裏側」をのぞきにいこう。 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GureumTalk3 screens
Meku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GureumTalk at none against Meku's 1. GureumTalk also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Meku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. GureumTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GureumTalk ships an update every 2 days, Meku every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GureumTalk versus Meku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGureumTalkMeku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJinho LeeMitori Madoka

In-app purchases

None

GureumTalk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Meku

Subscriptions1
  • Meku プレミアム月額$1.991 Month

Questions

Is GureumTalk free?
GureumTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meku free?
Meku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GureumTalk or Meku have ads?
Neither GureumTalk nor Meku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GureumTalk or Meku?
GureumTalk ships an update every 2 days, and Meku every 2 weeks. Most recently, GureumTalk was updated on October 5, 2026 and Meku on October 24, 2026.

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