Comparison

HomeChat vs rawgram

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

Head to head
About

HomeChat

A secure messenger focused on private one-on-one communication with end-to-end encryption. It requires no personal data for registration and offers features like encrypted calls, media sharing, and customizable themes. Designed for users prioritizing privacy and security over group chats.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • One-on-one communication only
  • No personal data required
  • Encrypted calls and media
  • Customizable themes and stickers
  • App PIN and panic code
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HomeChat is a secure messenger with full end-to-end encryption. Exclusively private one-on-one communication — no groups, no channels. Who HomeChat is for: - Family and loved ones - Lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs - Crypto traders - Anyone who doesn't trust big platforms PRIVACY HomeChat encrypts everything — text, media, reactions, and call signals — directly on your device. The server does not store messages and never has access to your conversations. Decrypting data without the keys on your device is impossible. Own built-in tunnel - No phone number, email, or personal data required to register - No ads or third-party analytics - No personal data collection - Encrypted media files are automatically deleted from the server after 7 days - Delete your account at any time with one tap - App PIN — independent cryptographic protection, separate from the phone passcode. Without the correct PIN, app content is inaccessible even on an unlocked device - Panic code — instantly and irreversibly destroys all data within the app with no trace and no possibility of recovery FEATURES - Text messages, photos, videos, audio, documents (max file size — 100 MB) - Video messages (video circles) - Voice calls - Video calls - Message reactions — (not available in Telegram's Secret Chats) - Statuses: sent → delivered → read - Presence indicators: online / offline / removed from contacts - Custom stickers, ringtones, and wallpapers - Light and dark theme support - Ability to chat during a call SECURITY Encryption protocols: - X3DH + Double Ratchet (Signal protocol) on Apple CryptoKit - AES-256-GCM for all data types - Ed25519 for signing, X25519 for key exchange - Forward Secrecy — compromising one key doesn't reveal past conversations Calls: - WebRTC over self-hosted STUN/TURN servers - Direct P2P connection via STUN (when possible), TURN as a fallback channel - Call signaling (IP addresses, SDP) is additionally encrypted - DTLS/SRTP protection for the voice stream Transport: - WSS (WebSocket Secure) + TLS + Certificate Pinning (SPKI) — protection against MITM attacks On-device data: - Messages stored in an encrypted SQLite database - Session keys in the iOS Keychain (ThisDeviceOnly) - Media files excluded from iCloud backups - Session rollback protection (used encryption keys are destroyed immediately and cannot be recovered) Push notifications: - Message content never enters the push payload - VoIP Push only carries the caller's identifier NOTES - Works in Russia - Your account and all your chats are tied to a single device - Push notifications and VoIP calls work in the background - Supports iPhone and iPad

About

rawgram

Features
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rawgram is an anonymous messaging app built with one goal: freedom from every trace you leave behind. Sign up with nothing but an ID and password — that's it. Just pick a nickname to use in the app. rawgram never collects your real name, phone number, email, contacts, or any other personal information. Every message is encrypted with the Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet). Only the person you're chatting with can read what you send. Not the server. Not the rawgram team. Nobody else. Try taking a screenshot — it won't work. All that gets captured is a black screen. Read messages vanish 5 minutes after they're opened. Unread messages disappear after 7 days. No conversation is ever stored permanently on our servers. Use the same account on your PC through any web browser. Your PC sessions are protected by the very same end-to-end encryption. Every one of these features is completely free. Embrace the data bohemian life with rawgram.

Screenshots

HomeChat4 screens
rawgram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HomeChat at none against rawgram's shown. HomeChat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 days). rawgram's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeChat ships an update every 2 days, rawgram every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HomeChat versus rawgram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeChatrawgram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB117 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHash and Joy, LLCHaechon Electronics

In-app purchases

None

HomeChat

No in-app purchases

None

rawgram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeChat free?
HomeChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rawgram free?
rawgram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeChat or rawgram have ads?
rawgram shows ads; HomeChat does not.
Which is updated more often, HomeChat or rawgram?
HomeChat ships an update every 2 days, and rawgram every 3 days. Most recently, HomeChat was updated on October 8, 2026 and rawgram on October 15, 2026.

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