Comparison

Y Communicator vs StipaCaller

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

Head to head
About

Y Communicator

Features
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Y Communicator is private messaging without accounts, phone numbers, or email addresses. Create a private session with someone you trust, scan a QR code or share an invitation link, and start messaging once the app shows the connection is secure. Your messages are encrypted on your device before they leave it, so relay servers cannot read them. Built for Everyday Privacy - No login, account, phone number, or email required - End-to-end encrypted messages - Offline message delivery while your contact is away - Undelivered messages expire from the network after a short time - Rotating message addresses help reduce long-term tracking - App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode Private by Design Y Communicator does not require a central account or public profile. Each conversation is a private session between devices, protected by keys held only by you and your contact. Messages are held on the relay network only while waiting for delivery. They are deleted when retrieved or when they expire, with a maximum network holding time of 2 hours. How to Connect 1. On the first device, tap Add Session and create a new session. 2. Show the QR code or share the invitation link. 3. On the second device, tap Add Session and scan the QR code or paste the link. 4. Keep Y Communicator open on both devices while they connect. 5. When the session shows Secure, start messaging. Good For - Private one-to-one conversations - Messaging without sharing a phone number - Short-lived secure communication - Conversations with minimal personal information What Y Communicator Cannot See We cannot read your message content. We do not require your name, phone number, email address, or account login. The relay network is designed with no permanent message storage and no server logs. Technical Details Y Communicator uses a post-quantum end-to-end encryption design: - Kyber-1024 for secure key exchange - AES-256-GCM for message encryption - Dilithium-5 digital signatures for message authenticity - Decentralized zero-trust message routing - Memory-only relay nodes with no persistent storage - Automatic network message expiration, maximum 2 hours - Rotating session identifiers to reduce linkability over time

About

StipaCaller

Features
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StipaCaller is a small messenger for families, made in Finland, EU, by Lesti Software Oy. Your data is stored in Finland, and your messages are end-to-end encrypted, so even we can't read them. Call and write to the people closest to you — parents, grandparents, children — wherever they live. It's simple enough for grandparents: answer a call, look at a photo, send a voice message. Private by design • Messages, photos and calls are end-to-end encrypted: only you and the people you're talking to can read and hear them, not us. • No phone number needed: everyone picks a username. • No ads, no tracking, no analytics, and no address-book upload. • Notifications never contain the text of your messages; messages are decrypted on your phone. What you can do • Voice and video calls • Messages, photos, videos and voice messages • Family group chats • See when a call can't get through, or the other phone is on silent, and leave a message instead • Missed-call notifications with one-tap call back For your whole family Start a family in the app and invite your relatives with a link or a QR code. The first 7 days are free from when your first relative joins; after that, one monthly subscription covers you and up to 5 family members. Already invited? Just tap the link you received. Permissions • Microphone: for calls and voice messages • Camera: for video calls and the photos you choose to send • Notifications: for incoming calls and messages Terms of Use: https://stipacaller.lestisoftware.fi/eula.html Privacy Policy: https://stipacaller.lestisoftware.fi/privacy.html

Screenshots

Y Communicator4 screens
StipaCaller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StipaCaller at every 3 days against Y Communicator's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Y Communicator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StipaCaller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y Communicator ships an update every 8 days, StipaCaller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Y Communicator versus StipaCaller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterY CommunicatorStipaCaller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhatWare CorpLesti Software Oy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Y Communicator

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
1 purchases

StipaCaller

Subscriptions1
  • StipaCaller Family$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Y Communicator free?
Y Communicator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StipaCaller free?
StipaCaller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Y Communicator or StipaCaller have ads?
Neither Y Communicator nor StipaCaller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Y Communicator or StipaCaller?
Y Communicator ships an update every 8 days, and StipaCaller every 3 days. Most recently, Y Communicator was updated on October 28, 2026 and StipaCaller on October 31, 2026.

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