Ghost vs Anonymous Friend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost
This app offers ultra-private messaging and voice calls with end-to-end encryption. It allows anonymous profiles and group chats, collecting minimal metadata for enhanced user discretion.
- End-to-end encryption
- Encrypted voice calling
- Anonymous profiles
- Group chats
- Minimal metadata collection
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Ghost is your ultra-private messaging companion—designed from the ground up for total peace of mind. With Ghost, your conversations stay truly yours: End-to-End Encryption Every message, image, and file is encrypted on your device and only decrypted on the recipient's device. Not even we can read your chats. Encrypted Voice Calling Make crystal-clear, one-on-one voice calls protected by the same encryption standards as your messages. Calls ring through even when your phone is locked, so you never miss an important call. Anonymous Profiles No phone numbers, no email addresses. Connect with friends and communities without revealing personal information. Group Chats Bring your circle together in encrypted group conversations without sacrificing the privacy you expect from every one-on-one chat. Minimal Metadata We collect only what's strictly necessary—such as app version and crash logs—to keep the service running smoothly. No ad tracking. No analytics. Whether you're a privacy advocate, a whistleblower, or simply someone who values discretion, Ghost keeps your conversations—and your calls—private and protected from prying eyes. Download now and start talking with complete confidence.
Anonymous Friend
Connect with others in a private, respectful space for genuine conversations without sharing personal details. Control your interactions and choose who you talk to, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
- Anonymous one-on-one conversations
- Private communication space
- User control over interactions
- Reporting and blocking tools
- Active moderation
- Community rating system
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Sometimes you just need to talk. Not to people who know you, and not to people who expect something from you — just to someone who is ready to listen. Anonymous is a private communication space where real conversations happen in a safe and respectful environment. It’s designed to help people connect one-on-one while keeping personal information protected and minimizing pressure or expectations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ You can talk freely without sharing sensitive details like your real name or public profile. The focus stays on the conversation itself — simple, human, and genuine. Before each connection, you have control over who you talk to. You can choose to continue, skip, or end a conversation at any time, making every interaction fully optional and comfortable. People use Anonymous for many different reasons: to talk about life, share thoughts they don’t feel comfortable expressing elsewhere, practice a language, learn about another culture, or simply spend a few quiet minutes in conversation. Chats are private and designed with user safety in mind. You’re always in control — continue when it feels right, or move on whenever you want. To keep the space safe and respectful, Anonymous includes: Reporting and blocking tools Active moderation A rating system that helps build a trusted community Anonymous is not therapy and does not replace professional help. It’s simply a place where people can talk and be heard in a safe, private environment. Whether you want to share a thought, talk something through, or just have a quiet conversation, Anonymous gives you a simple way to connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost at 4.3 against Anonymous Friend's 2.2. Ghost also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Anonymous Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.
Ghost ships an update every 10 days, Anonymous Friend every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost | Anonymous Friend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 2.2 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kacper Oselka | Anonymous Friend LLC |
Customer experience
Ghost
Anonymous Friend
In-app purchases
Ghost
No in-app purchases
Anonymous Friend
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Half-Year Subscription3 Days trial$89.996 Months
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$159.991 Year








