# Chaddle vs Private Messages

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaddle at none against Private Messages's 1. Chaddle also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Messages sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Chaddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chaddle ships an update every 5 days, Private Messages weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chaddle | Private Messages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaddle/id6749511069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Wear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830850864) | [9388-9632 Quebec Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843643110) |

## What reviewers say

### Chaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaddle/id6749511069)

A secure messaging app prioritizing user privacy with end-to-end encryption and zero-access to message content. It offers direct, device-to-device communication that is lightweight and efficient.

**Highlights:** Zero-access privacy, End-to-end encryption, Direct device-to-device connection, Lightweight and efficient, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-messages-nxtlvlchat/id6753350214)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NxtLvl Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chaddle free?

Chaddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Messages free?

Private Messages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Chaddle or Private Messages have ads?

Neither Chaddle nor Private Messages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chaddle or Private Messages?

Chaddle ships an update every 5 days, and Private Messages weekly. Most recently, Chaddle was updated on October 6, 2026 and Private Messages on October 30, 2026.

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