Comparison

Hamkar vs PicoTalk Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Hamkar

Features
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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

About

PicoTalk Messenger

Features
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A messenger with no posts you didn't ask for. A messenger where strangers can't reach you. PicoTalk has no feed and no ads. People can find you only by typing your exact ID, so strangers can't search their way to you, and family, groups and work each stay in their own space. PicoTalk is a messenger that keeps work and personal life naturally apart with workspaces. From everyday chats with family and friends to collaboration with your team, one app is all you need. ā–  Workspaces that separate work and life Move freely between multiple workspaces in a single account. Family, friends, your team at work, a club — keep each in its own space, so you can focus on work during the day and stay with your life after hours. ā–  1:1 and group messaging • Fast, reliable real-time messages • Share photos, videos and files • Forward, reply, and delete multiple messages at once • Read receipts and pinned channels • Fine-grained notification settings per workspace and per channel ā–  Free voice and video calls • High-quality 1:1 voice and video calls • Answer right from the lock screen • Seamless on desktop and mobile ā–  Video meetings • Join instantly with a code or a link • Guests can join from a browser, no app needed • Free for up to 8 people, 40 minutes per meeting ā–  Boards — announcements and shared information for teams and groups • Organize notices and materials on a board for each workspace • Comments and attachments • Chat and boards connected naturally in one app ā–  Multi-device • Use iPhone and desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) at the same time • Everything stays in sync on every device ā–  Security and privacy • All communication encrypted in transit • No ads • Operated directly by Pico Net Co., Ltd., a Korean company Contact / Support: support@picotalk.me Privacy Policy: https://www.picotalk.me/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.picotalk.me/terms Find your balance between work and life again with PicoTalk.

Screenshots

Hamkar4 screens
PicoTalk Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hamkar at none against PicoTalk Messenger's 2. Hamkar also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PicoTalk Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PicoTalk Messenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hamkar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamkar ships an update every 4 months, PicoTalk Messenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Hamkar versus PicoTalk Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamkarPicoTalk Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIhor BondarPico Net Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Hamkar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PicoTalk Messenger

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hamkar free?
Hamkar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicoTalk Messenger free?
PicoTalk Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hamkar or PicoTalk Messenger have ads?
Neither Hamkar nor PicoTalk Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hamkar or PicoTalk Messenger?
Hamkar ships an update every 4 months, and PicoTalk Messenger every 5 days. Most recently, Hamkar was updated on October 30, 2026 and PicoTalk Messenger on October 31, 2026.

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