UC Messenger vs Graf Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UC Messenger
A privacy-focused messaging app offering secure, end-to-end encrypted communication. It ensures chats are only visible to participants with no server storage, guaranteeing total privacy. Exchange texts, voice messages, images, and videos effortlessly.
- End-to-end encrypted chats
- Zero server storage
- Text, voice, image, and video sharing
- Lightweight and reliable design
- Global fast access
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UC Messenger is a privacy-focused, end-to-end encrypted social messaging app, delivering secure and seamless communication. Powered by advanced five-layer E2EE technology, it ensures your chats are visible only to participants, with zero server storage—guaranteeing total privacy. Key Features: 1、 Secure Chat: Exchange texts, voice messages, images and videos effortlessly. 2、 5-Layer Encryption: Messages are fully encrypted, bypassing servers to eliminate leaks. 3、 Lightweight & Simple: Streamlined for reliability with essential features only. 4、 Global Speed: Distributed servers ensure fast and secure access worldwide. Start safe conversations with UC Messenger today!
Graf Chat
A secure messaging app prioritizing privacy with end-to-end encryption and no phone number requirement. It offers biometric app lock and screenshot protection, with tools to block and report abuse.
- End-to-end encrypted chats
- No phone number required for sign-up
- Biometric app lock
- Screenshot protection
- Block and report tools
- Interoperable with Matrix homeservers
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Graf is a security-first private messenger built on the open Matrix protocol. - Username sign-up, no phone number required - End-to-end encrypted 1:1 chats (you hold the keys) - Biometric app lock and screenshot protection - Block and report tools; zero tolerance for abuse - Talk to anyone on Graf or any Matrix homeserver Private by default. We can't read your messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Graf Chat at every 3 days against UC Messenger's every 3 weeks. UC Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UC Messenger against 5.0 for Graf Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
UC Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, Graf Chat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UC Messenger | Graf Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OLIPAY PTE. LTD. | Venture Deals, Co. |
Customer experience
UC Messenger
Graf Chat
In-app purchases
UC Messenger
No in-app purchases
Graf Chat
No in-app purchases
