Vanio vs HomeChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vanio
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Vanio는 전화번호나 이메일 대신 지갑 주소를 기반으로 대화를 시작하는 보안 메신저입니다. QR 코드, 직접 주소 입력, 초대 링크로 친구를 추가하고 메시지와 사진을 주고받을 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 - 지갑 주소 기반 계정 생성 - QR 코드 스캔, 내 QR 표시, 직접 주소 입력, 초대 링크 공유 - 종단간 암호화된 1:1 메시지 - 암호화된 사진 전송 및 보기 제한 옵션 - 안전번호와 QR 비교를 통한 상대 신원 확인 - 연락처 별칭 저장 및 암호화 백업 - 차단, 신고, 서비스 탈퇴 기능 - 새 메시지 알림 보안 및 개인정보 메시지와 사진 내용은 전송 전 기기에서 암호화됩니다. 서버는 메시지 전달과 동기화를 위해 필요한 암호문, 주소, 기기 정보 등 일부 데이터를 처리하지만, 메시지와 사진의 평문 내용은 볼 수 없습니다. Vanio는 아직 초기 버전이며, 현재 제공되는 기능 기준으로 계속 개선 중입니다.
HomeChat
A secure messenger focused on private one-on-one communication with end-to-end encryption. It requires no personal data for registration and offers features like encrypted calls, media sharing, and customizable themes. Designed for users prioritizing privacy and security over group chats.
- End-to-end encryption
- One-on-one communication only
- No personal data required
- Encrypted calls and media
- Customizable themes and stickers
- App PIN and panic code
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HomeChat is a secure messenger with full end-to-end encryption. Exclusively private one-on-one communication — no groups, no channels. Who HomeChat is for: - Family and loved ones - Lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs - Crypto traders - Anyone who doesn't trust big platforms PRIVACY HomeChat encrypts everything — text, media, reactions, and call signals — directly on your device. The server does not store messages and never has access to your conversations. Decrypting data without the keys on your device is impossible. Own built-in tunnel - No phone number, email, or personal data required to register - No ads or third-party analytics - No personal data collection - Encrypted media files are automatically deleted from the server after 7 days - Delete your account at any time with one tap - App PIN — independent cryptographic protection, separate from the phone passcode. Without the correct PIN, app content is inaccessible even on an unlocked device - Panic code — instantly and irreversibly destroys all data within the app with no trace and no possibility of recovery FEATURES - Text messages, photos, videos, audio, documents (max file size — 100 MB) - Video messages (video circles) - Voice calls - Video calls - Message reactions — (not available in Telegram's Secret Chats) - Statuses: sent → delivered → read - Presence indicators: online / offline / removed from contacts - Custom stickers, ringtones, and wallpapers - Light and dark theme support - Ability to chat during a call SECURITY Encryption protocols: - X3DH + Double Ratchet (Signal protocol) on Apple CryptoKit - AES-256-GCM for all data types - Ed25519 for signing, X25519 for key exchange - Forward Secrecy — compromising one key doesn't reveal past conversations Calls: - WebRTC over self-hosted STUN/TURN servers - Direct P2P connection via STUN (when possible), TURN as a fallback channel - Call signaling (IP addresses, SDP) is additionally encrypted - DTLS/SRTP protection for the voice stream Transport: - WSS (WebSocket Secure) + TLS + Certificate Pinning (SPKI) — protection against MITM attacks On-device data: - Messages stored in an encrypted SQLite database - Session keys in the iOS Keychain (ThisDeviceOnly) - Media files excluded from iCloud backups - Session rollback protection (used encryption keys are destroyed immediately and cannot be recovered) Push notifications: - Message content never enters the push payload - VoIP Push only carries the caller's identifier NOTES - Works in Russia - Your account and all your chats are tied to a single device - Push notifications and VoIP calls work in the background - Supports iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HomeChat at every 2 days against Vanio's every 2 weeks. Vanio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vanio ships an update every 2 weeks, HomeChat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vanio | HomeChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Just Labs inc. | Hash and Joy, LLC |
In-app purchases
Vanio
No in-app purchases
HomeChat
No in-app purchases








