Ooples vs Retro Messenger Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ooples
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Ooples is a private messaging app made for two people. It gives you a simple and secure space to share messages, photos, voice notes and documents β without groups, public profiles, ads or distractions. Some conversations deserve their own place. Ooples was designed for people who want a more personal and private way to stay connected. What you can do with Ooples: β’ Send text messages with sent, delivered and read receipts β’ Share photos from your gallery or camera β’ Record and send voice messages β’ Send documents directly from your iPhone β’ Access all shared files in one place Privacy is built into the app from the start. Messages and files are protected with end-to-end encryption and encrypted on your device before being sent. Neither Ooples nor our server can read your conversations or shared content. To help keep your space protected, Ooples also includes Face ID or Touch ID lock, secure pairing between two iPhones, a verification code to confirm the connection, and a quick wipe option to delete your local data instantly from settings. Getting started is simple. Download Ooples on both iPhones, pair the devices using a QR code or Bluetooth proximity, and start messaging. No account to create. No password to remember. Just two iPhones and one secure conversation. Ooples is built for two people who want a quiet, private and focused space to communicate with confidence. Whether you are sharing a quick message, a photo, a voice note or an important document, everything stays in one private place. Ooples requires two iPhones running iOS 16 or later. An internet connection is required to send and receive messages. Received messages remain accessible offline, and no content data is shared with third parties. Questions or support: support@ooples.fr
Retro Messenger Chat
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Retro Messenger is a minimalist chat app for iPhone. No emojis, stickers, GIFs, or media; just text, a retro terminal look, and end-to-end encryption. MESSAGE BY USERNAME Find someone by username and send a message request with a short intro note. They choose to accept or decline before you can chat. TEXT ONLY, BY DESIGN Plain text conversations with a calm green-on-black interface. One-to-one and group chats (up to 20 people). ENCRYPTION Message bodies are encrypted on your device before they leave it. Only conversation participants with the right keys can read them. PRIVACY & CONTROL β’ Sign in with email, Google, or Apple β’ Block users and report concerns to support β’ Mute notifications per chat β’ Export a conversation β’ Delete your account in-app ALSO INCLUDED Read receipts, typing indicators, inbox search, friends list, username share + QR, optional recovery passphrase for new devices, and push alerts for messages and requests. Retro Messenger is made by One and Three. Support: https://oneandthree.in/contact Privacy: https://oneandthree.in/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Messenger Chat at every 5 days against Ooples's fortnightly. Retro Messenger Chat also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Ooples ships an update fortnightly, Retro Messenger Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ooples | Retro Messenger Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Baptiste LECLERCQ | ONE AND THREE |
In-app purchases
Ooples
No in-app purchases
Retro Messenger Chat
No in-app purchases
Questions
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