Num Messenger vs Solovo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Num Messenger
A messaging app prioritizing simplicity and privacy. It uses a unique NUM-number for registration, eliminating the need for phone numbers or emails. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and deleted after delivery, with minimal data stored on servers.
- No phone number or email required
- Unique NUM-number for registration
- End-to-end encrypted messages
- Messages deleted after delivery
- Minimal server data storage
- Private photo and voice sharing
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Num Messenger для тех, кто ценит простоту и приватность. Никакого номера телефона, никакой почты. При регистрации вы получаете уникальный NUM-номер - это всё, что нужно для общения. Сообщения зашифрованы и не сохраняются на сервере - они живут ровно столько, сколько нужно для доставки. Минимум данных на сервере. Всё остальное - сообщения, фото, голосовые - остаётся только у вас и вашего собеседника.
Solovo
This app offers private and group chats, voice and video calls, and photo/video sharing for families and friends. It focuses on a simple, clear messaging experience without unnecessary features.
- Private and group chats
- Voice and video calls
- Photo and video sharing
- Message reactions
- Quick start with contacts
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Solovo is a simple free messenger for staying close to the people who matter. Private chats, group chats, voice calls and video calls help family and friends stay connected every day. Message, call and share moments in one app. Solovo is made for families, friends, couples and small groups who need a clear, simple messenger without extra noise. PRIVATE AND GROUP CHATS Chat one-on-one or create group chats for family, friends and close people. VOICE AND VIDEO CALLS Call when you need to discuss plans quickly or see people who are far away. PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND REACTIONS Send photos and videos in chat, share everyday moments and react to messages with one tap. QUICK START WITH CONTACTS Find close people from your phone contacts and start chatting without complicated setup. FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Solovo helps keep important conversations in one simple app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Num Messenger at every 3 days against Solovo's every 8 days. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Num Messenger against 5.0 for Solovo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Num Messenger ships an update every 3 days, Solovo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Num Messenger | Solovo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Oleg Frolov | SOLOVO LLC |
Customer experience
Num Messenger
Solovo
In-app purchases
Num Messenger
No in-app purchases
Solovo
No in-app purchases
