# Off vs Beacon Messenger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Messenger at none against Off's 2. Beacon Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Beacon Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off | Beacon Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 15 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adham Qurbonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872148218) | [Ashby Bowles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872236265) |

## What reviewers say

### Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-grid-secure-messenger/id6758312989)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DataSec Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DataSec Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Beacon Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-messenger/id6758319136)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off free?

Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beacon Messenger free?

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

### Do Off or Beacon Messenger have ads?

Neither Off nor Beacon Messenger shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*