Message Archive vs Missiv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Message Archive
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PRESERVE YOUR MESSAGE HISTORY Message Archive lets you view and search your archived messages on iPhone. Perfect for preserving conversations or keeping a personal backup of important messages. FEATURES β’ View all your archived conversations β’ Search by contact name or phone number β’ Display photos and media attachments β’ Sort by most recent messages β’ Works completely offline β’ All data stays on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your message archive folder 2. Choose your storage option (offline or linked) 3. Browse and search your message history PRIVACY FIRST Your messages never leave your device. No cloud services, no data collection, no tracking. Message Archive reads your archive files locally - your privacy is absolute. STORAGE OPTIONS Choose between: β’ Save to Device - Full offline access, uses device storage β’ Link Only - Access files from iCloud or external location, saves space PERFECT FOR β’ Preserving important conversations β’ Creating message backups β’ Legal or personal records β’ Keeping message history
Missiv
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Send your missive β instantly. This app lets you type any message and instantly turn your phone sideways to display it in big, bold, full-screen text. Perfect for communicating across a room, in loud environments, during events, on set, in class, at parties, or anywhere speaking isnβt practical. Whether youβre: β’ Sending a message across a crowded bar β’ Communicating on a film set β’ Making a silent joke from across the room β’ Getting someoneβs attention without yelling β’ Sharing a quick note in a noisy space Make it your own with full customization. Adjust font style, text size, color, background color, underline, italics, and more to match your vibe or maximize visibility. Not sure what to say? Explore Starters β a built-in collection of ready-to-use message ideas to get you going. You can bookmark your favorites for quick access, or create and save your own custom presets to build a personal library of go-to missives. Just type your message, rotate your phone, and let the screen do the talking. MISSIV β when your message deserves the whole room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Missiv at 3 against Message Archive's 1. Missiv also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Message Archive | Missiv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Kennedy | Niche Industries LLC |
In-app purchases
Message Archive
No in-app purchases
Missiv
No in-app purchases
Questions
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