NABA Messenger vs Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NABA Messenger
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Naba is a modern messaging app designed for fast, secure communication. Features: Instant messaging with real-time delivery Crystal-clear voice and video calls Stories that disappear after 24 hours Group chats for staying connected with everyone Channel support for broadcasting updates Privacy controls — choose who can message or call you Friend system to manage your connections Stay connected with the people who matter most. Naba makes communication simple, fast, and private.
Up
Easily coordinate group hangouts without endless texting. Broadcast your availability and let friends join spontaneously. Never wonder who's free again.
- Broadcast hangout invites
- Spontaneous group participation
- Find available friends
- Reduce group texting
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not sure who’s free to get food? plans in group chats never go through? tired of texting first? up-to allows broadcast hangout invites so whichever friend’s available can jump in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Up at 15.0 against NABA Messenger's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NABA Messenger ships an update every 6 days, Up every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | NABA Messenger | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guraba, Inc | Christine Wu |
In-app purchases
NABA Messenger
No in-app purchases
Up
No in-app purchases
