Comparison

Rodnya vs Katt messenger

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

Head to head
About

Rodnya

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Rodnya is a premium, privacy-first communication app designed to keep you connected with the people who matter most. Whether it’s a quick text, a long voice call, Rodnya ensures your conversations stay strictly between you and your recipient. Why choose Rodnya? End-to-End Encryption Your privacy is our absolute priority. Every message and voice call is secured with strong end-to-end encryption. Your private keys never leave your device. We can’t read your messages or listen to your calls - and no one else can either. Zero Ads. Zero Tracking. We believe your data is your own. Rodnya does not sell your information, serve advertisements, or build profiles based on your activity. It’s a clean, uninterrupted experience. Simple Setup, Instant Connection Register quickly using just your phone number. Rodnya optionally syncs with your local contacts to instantly show you who is already using the app, without ever uploading your entire contact book to our servers. Clean & Intuitive Design No cluttered menus, no confusing features. Just a beautifully crafted interface focused entirely on fast, reliable, and secure communication. Your conversations. Your rules. Download Rodnya today and experience messaging exactly how it should be: secure, fast, and completely private.

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Katt messenger

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MESSAGING - Private chats in real time: messages arrive instantly - Photos and videos straight from the camera or the gallery - Voice messages for when typing takes too long - Emoji reactions on any message - Replies, forwarding and deleting messages - Typing indicator and read receipts - See which contacts are online and when they were last active AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLS - High-quality calls directly between devices - An incoming call rings like a regular phone call, even when the app is closed - Switch cameras, mute the microphone and use the speaker during a call - Drag your own video to any corner of the screen MAKE SOMETHING FOR YOUR PEOPLE - Songs: describe the mood and Katt writes a song, even in your own voice - Photo editor: give a favorite photo a new look - Astrology: a personal conversation based on your birth chart Messaging and calls are free. Creating uses tokens: get them with a subscription (Basic, Plus, Pro) or buy a top-up pack. The subscription renews automatically until you cancel it in your App Store account settings. What you create in these sections is not protected by end-to-end encryption; this is explained in detail in the Privacy Policy. NOTHING EXTRA - Instant notifications that are easy to turn off - Mute or snooze notifications for any chat - Light and dark themes - A light app: it starts fast and is easy on the battery PRIVACY Katt does not ask for unnecessary permissions. There are no ads, and your conversations are not used to build a profile of you. All data travels over a secure connection, and messages are available only to you and the person you are talking to. Sign-up takes a few seconds. Find your contacts and start talking. Privacy Policy: https://katmessenger.com/#privacy Terms of Use: https://katmessenger.com/#terms

Screenshots

Rodnya4 screens
Katt messenger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rodnya at none against Katt messenger's 6. Katt messenger's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Katt messenger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Rodnya asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rodnya ships an update every 11 days, Katt messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rodnya versus Katt messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRodnyaKatt messenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB118 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnton KuzinAndrei Baburin

In-app purchases

None

Rodnya

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Katt messenger

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Plus$9.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 30 tokens$1.99
  • 80 tokens$4.99
  • 180 tokens$9.99

Questions

Is Rodnya free?
Rodnya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katt messenger free?
Katt messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rodnya or Katt messenger have ads?
Neither Rodnya nor Katt messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rodnya or Katt messenger?
Rodnya ships an update every 11 days, and Katt messenger fortnightly. Most recently, Rodnya was updated on November 5, 2026 and Katt messenger on November 10, 2026.

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