Comparison

Whispyr vs Cleanrows

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

Head to head
About

Whispyr

Communicate securely and privately with others nearby using device-to-device messaging over Bluetooth and local Wi-Fi. Create local group chats for events or workplaces without needing an internet connection or phone number.

Highlights
  • Device-to-device communication
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Proximity discovery (Radar)
  • Local group chats (Spaces)
  • Rich media sharing
  • No personal information collection
Features
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Whispyr is a proximity-based messenger built entirely on device-to-device communication. It operates over Bluetooth and local Wi-Fi without requiring an internet connection, server infrastructure, or a phone number to get started. DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATION Whispyr uses peer-to-peer mesh networking to connect devices directly. Messages are transmitted between devices without passing through any central server or cloud relay. This architecture ensures that conversations remain strictly between the people in the room. SECURITY ARCHITECTURE All communication is encrypted end-to-end using established cryptographic standards: β€’ X25519 Diffie-Hellman key exchange β€’ AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption β€’ Forward secrecy per session β€’ Zero metadata collection No server ever processes, stores, or has access to message content or communication patterns. RADAR β€” REAL-TIME PROXIMITY DISCOVERY The Radar screen displays nearby devices with signal strength indicators and distance estimates. Users can connect with a single tap or use the bump-to-connect feature for a physical handshake between devices. SPACES β€” LOCAL GROUP COMMUNICATION Spaces are proximity-based group chats designed for campuses, workplaces, events, and communities. A host creates a Space and shares a QR code or short code with others nearby. Participants join instantly without needing internet access or account registration. Host tools include: β€’ Announcements and emergency broadcasts β€’ Chat moderation β€” lock chat, enable slow mode, clear messages β€’ Member management β€” promote moderators, remove participants β€’ QR code sharing for easy onboarding Spaces support real-time group messaging, reactions, replies, pinned messages, and typing indicators β€” all operating over the local mesh network. RICH MEDIA SUPPORT Whispyr supports HD photos with inline previews, voice messages, file sharing, contact cards, and live location sharing with interactive map views. All media is transmitted directly between devices and encrypted end-to-end. PRIVACY BY ARCHITECTURE Whispyr does not collect personal information. There is no phone number or email registration, no cloud storage of messages, no advertising infrastructure, and no user tracking. Privacy is not a policy decision β€” it is a consequence of the system architecture. DESIGNED FOR RELIABILITY Whispyr operates in environments where traditional messaging infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable: events with congested networks, areas without cellular coverage, travel in remote locations, campus and workplace communication, and situations where network privacy is essential. Available in 16 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Russian, and more. Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No special setup required. Create a profile and begin discovering people nearby. Contact: support@getwhispyr.app Learn more: getwhispyr.app

About

Cleanrows

Features
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Cleanrows is a social networking app that allows users to share posts, follow other users, and interact through comments. Users can create a profile, publish content, explore a personalized feed, and connect with people who share similar interests. Cleanrows also includes AI-powered features that allow users to chat with an artificial intelligence assistant to learn new topics, ask questions, and improve their knowledge. Users can create personal readlists to save notes, organize what they learn, and track their progress over time. They can also follow other users’ notes and readlists to discover new ideas and shared knowledge.

Screenshots

Whispyr4 screens
Cleanrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whispyr at none against Cleanrows's 3. Cleanrows's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Cleanrows sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whispyr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Whispyr versus Cleanrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhispyrCleanrows
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWhispyr LimitedFurkan Zengin

In-app purchases

None

Whispyr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cleanrows

One-time3
  • Cleanrows Premium Account Upgrade$14.99
  • Cleanrows One Month Subscription$17.99
  • Cleanrows 3 Months Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is Whispyr free?
Whispyr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cleanrows free?
Cleanrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whispyr or Cleanrows have ads?
Neither Whispyr nor Cleanrows shows ads.

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