Comparison

Layergram vs Solovo

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

Head to head
About

Layergram

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Private and group chats
  • Voice and video calls
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Message reactions
  • Quick start with contacts
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Layergram3 screens
Solovo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Layergram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solovo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Layergram versus Solovo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayergramSolovo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB98 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSimone RiccettiSOLOVO LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Layergram

One-time1
  • Layergram Premium Unlock$4.99
None

Solovo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Layergram free?
Layergram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solovo free?
Solovo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Layergram or Solovo have ads?
Neither Layergram nor Solovo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Layergram or Solovo?
Layergram ships an update every 4 days, and Solovo every 8 days. Most recently, Layergram was updated on September 10, 2026 and Solovo on September 12, 2026.

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