Comparison

Pum. Messenger vs Bout

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

Head to head
About

Pum. Messenger

Features
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Pum is a messenger that combines beautiful design with everything you need. Channels, groups, stories, bots, stickers — all in one app. Messages are cached on your device for quick access to chat history. MESSAGING • Text, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents • Instant delivery with typing and read indicators • Reply, edit, delete, and forward messages • Disappearing messages with custom timers • Scheduled sending — write now, deliver later CHANNELS & GROUPS • Groups with roles — owner, admin, member • Public and private channels with reactions • Bot platform with commands and inline keyboards • Polls with quiz mode and anonymous voting STORIES • 24-hour stories with auto-scroll • Stickers and GIF search • QR code profile sharing SECURITY • Encrypted connection (TLS) for all data • Face ID and Touch ID app lock • Keychain token storage • Privacy controls: last seen, online, read receipts • Block and report users • Data stored in Russia (Yandex Cloud) PERSONALIZATION • Dark mode with adaptive colors • 12 accent colors • Chat wallpapers — colors, patterns, or your photos • Bubble styles — rounded, minimal, classic BUILT FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI — fast and smooth • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion • Message caching for quick access Free. No ads. Questions? thekoshkinvv@gmail.com

About

Bout

Features
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The app is designed to be fast, lightweight, and easy to use, ensuring smooth performance. With strong privacy and security features, your conversations remain protected. Key features include real-time messaging. Bout-ye Messenger offers a clean interface and dependable performance for everyday communication. Download Bout-ye Messenger and enjoy a faster, easier way to connect.

Screenshots

Pum. Messenger4 screens
Bout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bout at 16.0 against Pum. Messenger's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pum. Messenger versus Bout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPum. MessengerBout
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVladimir KoshkinNorman Patterson

In-app purchases

None

Pum. Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

Bout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pum. Messenger free?
Pum. Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bout free?
Bout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pum. Messenger or Bout have ads?
Neither Pum. Messenger nor Bout shows ads.

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