Hamkar vs Seifr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hamkar
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This application is a private messaging solution built on the open-source Element client and powered by the Matrix protocol. Created for internal organizational use, it provides secure, real-time communication for authorized members only. All conversations are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy and protection of sensitive information. With support for one-to-one and group messaging, voice and video calling, file transfers, notifications, and full chat history, the app enables seamless collaboration in a closed and secure environment. Highlights: * Strong end-to-end encryption (Matrix / Olm) * Individual and group chat support * Voice and video calling support * File and media sharing * Sync across multiple devices * Purpose-built for internal organizational communication
Seifr
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** You must have account data for your private setup to run this app. This data can be provided by administrator of your Seifr private server. ** Seifr - Secure communication solution for your iPhone and iPad Seifr provides full end-to-end encryption. With Seifr you can: - Make and receive encrypted voice or video calls - Make and receive encrypted conference calls - Create group chats - Create and manage chatrooms - Participate in conference rooms - Send encrypted text messages - Take and send encrypted photos - Create a confidential live stream, with recording for later viewing (SEIFR EVIDENCE) - Share your location in real time with your group (private setups only) - Location pinning - Record and send encrypted voice messages - Send encrypted images and videos from your Camera Roll - Use timed self-destruction of messages - Get in touch with your contacts on their known addresses (phone numbers, e-mails) or dedicated Seifr IDs
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Verdict
Hamkar and Seifr are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hamkar | Seifr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ihor Bondar | BIOKODA doo |
In-app purchases
Hamkar
No in-app purchases
Seifr
No in-app purchases






