Echowire Messenger vs Iris Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Echowire Messenger
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Echowire is a free, open-source chat and voice platform. Create communities, send messages, share files, and join crystal-clear voice channels with friends and groups.
Iris Chat
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Iris Chat is a private messaging app for direct and group chats. Your secret key and message history stay on your devices, and encrypted messages move through message servers you choose. Use Iris Chat to: - Chat one-to-one or in groups - Link your devices with a code - Attach photos and files - Keep messages moving nearby over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when you turn it on - Block or report unwanted contacts Iris Chat does not include third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or behavioral tracking.
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Verdict
Echowire Messenger and Iris Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Echowire Messenger | Iris Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cameron Proudlock | Sirius Business Oy |
In-app purchases
Echowire Messenger
No in-app purchases
Iris Chat
No in-app purchases
