# Stella Red vs FortressChat

The clearest difference is device support: Stella Red at 3 against FortressChat's 1. Stella Red also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stella Red | FortressChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortresschat/id6765562077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 147 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STELLA TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859572654) | [Ohm, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678573318) |

## What reviewers say

### Stella Red

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-red/id6756262951)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FortressChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortresschat/id6765562077)

A private messaging app focused on creating secure, invite-only rooms for close groups like family, friends, or business partners. It prioritizes direct conversations without ads or data selling, offering a clean and fast user experience.

**Highlights:** Private, invite-only rooms, Sign in with phone number, No bot spam, Ad-free experience, No data selling, Fast and clean interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stella Red free?

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

### Is FortressChat free?

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

### Do Stella Red or FortressChat have ads?

Neither Stella Red nor FortressChat shows ads.

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