Comparison

Knock Messaging vs Cinq App

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

Head to head
About

Knock Messaging

Features
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Knock Messaging lets you send messages and media through iMessage. Recipients can instantly view shared content using an App Clip or the full app. The App Clip provides a fast and lightweight way to preview messages without installing the full app. Knock Messaging is designed for simple, direct message sharing with a seamless experience across supported devices.

About

Cinq App

Features
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Stop texting back and forth trying to find a time. Cinq lets you create events and availability polls right inside iMessage โ€” no app download needed for your friends. Create: Pick your dates, choose a time window, and send a beautifully styled invite directly into your group chat. Choose from three cover themes (Terminal, Blueprint, Data Card) with multiple color options, or upload your own image. Invite & Polling: Fixed invites for when you already know the date and just need RSVPs. Availability polls for when the group needs to find the best time โ€” everyone marks their slots, and Cinq surfaces the top options. Accessible: Your friends don't need to install anything. Toggle on "Include web link" and anyone without the extension can participate through a browser link sent right in the chat. Smart Availability: Tap or drag to mark when you're free. See how many people overlap on each slot with clean count badges. Two-level selection โ€” mark times as "available" or "preferred" so the host can pick the best fit. Google Calendar Integration: Connect your Google account to see your busy times overlaid on the grid. When a time is confirmed, it lands on your calendar automatically. Privacy-first: Phone verification only โ€” no marketing texts, ever. Guest participants don't need an account. Your data stays yours.

Screenshots

Knock Messaging4 screens
Cinq App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knock Messaging at 15.0 against Cinq App's 17.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knock Messaging ships an update every 5 days, Cinq App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Knock Messaging versus Cinq App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnock MessagingCinq App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaseline Polls Limited Liability CompanyThe Abbey

In-app purchases

None

Knock Messaging

No in-app purchases

None

Cinq App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knock Messaging free?
Knock Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinq App free?
Cinq App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knock Messaging or Cinq App have ads?
Neither Knock Messaging nor Cinq App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knock Messaging or Cinq App?
Knock Messaging ships an update every 5 days, and Cinq App every 3 days. Most recently, Knock Messaging was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cinq App on October 4, 2026.

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