Layergram vs Solovo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Layergram
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Layergram adds a private encryption layer to the messaging and social apps you already use. Write a message in Layergram, encrypt it entirely on your device, and share the resulting payload through WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, email, social networks or any other compatible text channel. Layergram does not operate messaging servers, create a new social network or store your conversations in the cloud. Your contacts, cryptographic identities, keys and message history remain under your control. HYBRID POST-QUANTUM PROTECTION Layergram 2.0 activates protocol v3, combining X25519 with ML-KEM-768. The hybrid handshake, forward secrecy and periodic post-quantum ratcheting are designed to protect present conversations against both conventional attacks and future “harvest now, decrypt later” threats. Protocol v3 does not silently fall back to classical-only encryption. THREE WAYS TO SHARE • Direct encrypted text for broad compatibility. • Deep links for quick opening in Layergram. • Zero-width Unicode steganography that can conceal an encrypted payload inside ordinary-looking cover text. Messages are transported by the app you choose. Layergram is designed to tolerate delayed, duplicated, reordered or missing carrier messages without relying on a Layergram server. IDENTITY AND FORWARD SECRECY Share your complete public identity as text, a deep link or one static branded QR code. Choose Normal forward secrecy for practical use across several devices, or Maximum forward secrecy to bind a conversation to exactly two devices. Your 24-word recovery phrase stays with you. An optional passphrase derives a separate identity and encrypted keyspace, providing practical plausible deniability within the documented limits. The recovery phrase and passphrase must never be shared with a contact. PREMIUM FEATURES • Multiple selectable identities. • Client-side encrypted backup and restore through the supported provider for your platform: iCloud, Google Drive or OneDrive, plus Dropbox. • Custom chat folders. • Cover-message generation on supported devices. • A secure in-app touch keyboard with multilingual layouts and optional key scrambling. MORE PRIVACY CONTROLS • Biometric app lock with PIN fallback. • Secure local storage and optional screen protection. • Self-destructing and delete-after-read messages. • Per-contact exclusion from official backups and exports. • Encrypted local conversation history with search, pin and delete controls. • 42 interface languages. Layergram’s protocol design and open-source core can be inspected publicly. No communication tool can protect a compromised device or prevent a recipient from copying content, so keep your operating system secure and verify important contact fingerprints through an independent channel.
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 in-app purchases: Solovo at none against Layergram's 1. Layergram's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Layergram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solovo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Layergram ships an update every 4 days, Solovo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Layergram | Solovo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Simone Riccetti | SOLOVO LLC |
In-app purchases
Layergram
- Layergram Premium Unlock$4.99
Solovo
No in-app purchases









