Comparison

Ooples vs Nuco Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Ooples

Features
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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

About

Nuco Messenger

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Nuco is a private 1:1 messenger built around one idea: no one but you and the person you are talking to should be able to read your messages. Not us, not the server, not anyone who takes the device. Every message is sealed on your device by libsignal, the engine behind the Signal Protocol, with post quantum key agreement (PQXDH): even someone recording your traffic today gains nothing from a future quantum computer. A message can only be opened on your device and your contact's device. The relay that carries your messages is untrusted by design: it only ever sees unreadable ciphertext, and it never holds a key that could decrypt anything. Why people choose Nuco: - End to end encryption on every message, with in person verification so you can confirm you are really talking to your contact. - Disappearing messages: set a timer and messages delete themselves from both devices. - Screenshot protection: agree with your contact to block screenshots and screen recording in a chat, on both devices. - On device only: your history lives in an encrypted database on your phone. There is no cloud backup to leak or subpoena. - App lock: unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. Locking closes the encrypted database and drops the key from memory, so a locked phone reveals nothing. - Content free notifications: a generic new message banner that never sends the text or the sender through Apple. - Private voice calls: end to end encrypted 1:1 calls that ring on your lock screen, always routed through a relay so the person you call never learns your IP address. - No accounts tied to you: no phone number, no email, no real name required. - No ads, no analytics, no trackers. Nuco is deliberately small and focused. Add a contact by scanning their code in person, verify you match, and start a conversation that stays between the two of you.

Screenshots

Ooples4 screens
Nuco Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nuco Messenger at every 4 days against Ooples's fortnightly. Nuco Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ooples ships an update fortnightly, Nuco Messenger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Ooples versus Nuco Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOoplesNuco Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBaptiste LECLERCQZL Softare GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Ooples

No in-app purchases

None

Nuco Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ooples free?
Ooples is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nuco Messenger free?
Nuco Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ooples or Nuco Messenger have ads?
Neither Ooples nor Nuco Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ooples or Nuco Messenger?
Ooples ships an update fortnightly, and Nuco Messenger every 4 days. Most recently, Ooples was updated on October 11, 2026 and Nuco Messenger on September 28, 2026.

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