Comparison

Minyma vs Arcadia

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

Head to head
About

Minyma

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Minyma is a private messenger built on one principle: your conversations belong to you. Every message, photo, video, file, voice note, and call is end-to-end encrypted — only you and the people you're talking to can read or hear them. Minyma's servers relay encrypted data they cannot open. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No phone number or email required — pick a Minyma ID and start messaging • End-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group chats, voice notes, photos, videos, and files • Encrypted voice and video calls, one-to-one and group — with call hold and call waiting • Notifications show "New message" by default — content stays private on your lock screen • Verify contacts with safety numbers and QR codes • Disappearing messages — set timers per chat, from 30 seconds to 4 weeks • App Lock with passcode and optional Face ID/Touch ID unlock MODERN CRYPTOGRAPHY • Hybrid post-quantum encryption protects today's messages against tomorrow's computers • Forward secrecy: keys change constantly, so past messages stay protected EVERYDAY FEATURES • Polls, pinned messages, link previews, message editing and deletion, reactions, replies, and message search • Translate messages on request — on your device, with the original kept alongside • Large file transfers, instant photo previews, HD video option • Encrypted backup and device transfer you control — we never hold your backup key • Minyma Voice (optional membership): a realtime voice assistant for hands-free use, weather, translation, and more in 20+ languages Minyma is free to use for messaging and calls. An optional membership unlocks Minyma Voice and larger transfers. No ads. No tracking. No data sold — there's nothing to sell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arcadia

Log, rate, and review all the games you play to build a personal gaming journal. Discover new titles through community recommendations and track your progress across all platforms. Connect with friends and see what they're playing.

Highlights
  • Track games across all platforms
  • Rate and review played games
  • Build backlog, wishlist, and played lists
  • Discover new games via community
  • Follow friends and their gaming activity
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Arcadia is where you track, rate, and review every game you play. Build your gaming journal, discover your next favorite title, and see what the community is playing, all in one beautifully designed app made for players who love games as much as you do. TRACK YOUR GAMING LIFE Log every game you've played, are playing, or want to play. Build a personal library that captures your entire gaming history, from childhood classics to this year's biggest releases. Your backlog, your played list, your wishlist, organized and always with you. RATE AND REVIEW Give every game a rating and write reviews that capture what you really thought. Look back on your favorites, revisit the ones that disappointed you, and build a personal record of your taste in games over time. Your opinions, documented. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GAME Never wonder what to play next. Explore trending titles, browse by genre and platform, and find hidden gems through a community of players with taste you trust. Arcadia surfaces games worth your time based on what real people are actually playing and loving. FOLLOW THE COMMUNITY See what your friends and other players are rating, reviewing, and adding to their lists. Follow players whose taste you admire, react to reviews, and turn gaming into the social experience it was always meant to be. Your feed, full of games and the people who love them. A LIBRARY THAT SPANS EVERY PLATFORM From PC and PlayStation to Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, Arcadia covers games across every platform and generation. Powered by a rich, constantly updated game database, you'll find everything from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings and retro cult classics. BUILT FOR PLAYERS Clean, fast, and designed with real gamers in mind. No clutter, no noise, just a beautiful home for your gaming life. Track your stats, celebrate your milestones, and watch your library grow with every game you play. WHY ARCADIA? - Track games across all platforms and genres - Rate and review everything you play - Build your backlog, wishlist, and played list - Discover new games through a trusted community - Follow friends and see what they're playing - A gorgeous, distraction-free design Whether you're a lifelong player with hundreds of titles behind you or just starting to take your hobby seriously, Arcadia gives your gaming life a home. Start tracking, start rating, start discovering. Download Arcadia and build your gaming library today.

Screenshots

Minyma4 screens
Arcadia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcadia at none against Minyma's 9. Arcadia also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Minyma's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads and device support 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. Minyma sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Arcadia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minyma ships an update every 2 days, Arcadia weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minyma versus Arcadia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinymaArcadia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB38 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMinymata, Inc.LINK CLICK INC

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Minyma

Subscriptions3
  • Minyma Starter7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Minyma Plus$7.991 Month
  • Minyma Pro$14.991 Month
One-time6
  • Small tip$4.99
  • Medium tip$9.99
  • Voice Top-Up$14.99
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  • Large tip$19.99
  • Generous tip$49.99
  • Champion tip$99.99
None

Arcadia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minyma free?
Minyma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcadia free?
Arcadia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minyma or Arcadia have ads?
Neither Minyma nor Arcadia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minyma or Arcadia?
Minyma ships an update every 2 days, and Arcadia weekly. Most recently, Minyma was updated on October 31, 2026 and Arcadia on October 31, 2026.

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