Num Messenger vs Prime Messaging
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.
Prime Messaging
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Chat beyond the internet. Prime Messaging is a modern messenger built to keep people connected when traditional connectivity fails. Send messages, stay close to your friends, and keep conversations going with or without internet access. Whether you're traveling, dealing with weak signal, or simply need a more resilient way to communicate, Prime Messaging is designed to make messaging feel simple, fast, and dependable. Features: • Private one-to-one messaging • Group chats for friends, families, and teams • Messaging that works even when internet access is limited • Clean, fast, and distraction-free experience • Simple interface built for everyday communication • Reliable connection experience for real-world use Why Prime Messaging: Most chat apps stop when the internet stops. Prime Messaging is built differently. It helps you stay connected beyond traditional limits, so your conversations can continue when they matter most. Stay connected. Stay reachable. Chat beyond the internet.
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Verdict
Num Messenger and Prime Messaging are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Num Messenger | Prime Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Oleg Frolov | PRIME ECOSYSTEMS, LLC |
In-app purchases
Num Messenger
No in-app purchases
Prime Messaging
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Num Messenger free?
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Do Num Messenger or Prime Messaging have ads?
Which is updated more often, Num Messenger or Prime Messaging?
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