Comparison

APPEIRON vs Clochat

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

Head to head
About

APPEIRON

Features
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APPEIRON is a privacy-first encrypted messenger β€” security you can see. Chat and call with end-to-end encryption designed so only you and your contacts can read the content. No phone number or email account is required: your identity is created locally on your device. KEY FEATURES β€’ Encrypted messaging β€” text, photos, voice, and video β€’ Voice and video calls with WebRTC β€’ Quantum Vault β€” encrypted local storage (Pro+) β€’ Security Health β€” entropy and crypto status you can check β€’ Proof-of-Read seals and VoiceGuard caller verification β€’ Dead Man’s Switch β€” basics on Pro+; encrypted backup options on higher plans β€’ Mesh mode for nearby communication when internet is limited (Pro+) β€’ Optional group chats and team features on higher plans PLANS β€’ Base β€” one-time purchase: chats, contacts, and 1:1 calls β€’ Pro+ β€” one-time purchase: Vault, Mesh, and advanced privacy tools β€’ Guardian β€” one-time purchase: guardian protection β€’ Team β€” subscription with a 7-day free trial Purchases are handled through the App Store. The Team subscription can be canceled in Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://appeiron.app/privacy More: https://appeiron.app/

About

Clochat

Features
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Clochat is a messenger for personal conversations, shared plans and moments worth sharing. Create a username and start talking without a phone number or email address. PRIVATE STAYS PRIVATE Personal and group messages are protected with end-to-end encryption. A secret phrase is used to sign in and restore your account. Keep it somewhere safe. MAKE IT A MESSAGE Send a quick text, record a voice message, or share photos, videos and files. Multiple photos come together in an album, and you can swipe through pictures from your conversation. FEEL CLOSER FROM ANYWHERE Start a voice or video call right from your chat. The system incoming call screen lets you answer even when the app is closed. THOUGHTFUL DETAILS Reply to a specific message, react to a moment and pin important conversations. Day separators, timestamps inside messages and read receipts make your history easy to follow. PRIVACY ON YOUR TERMS Choose whether people can find you by username, and hide your last seen time. Add a PIN code and enable Face ID on a compatible iPhone for extra protection when opening the app. FIND EACH OTHER Connect by username, Clochat ID or QR code. Clochat is available in English and Russian. ON YOUR IPHONE AND COMPUTER Open web.clochat.ru in your browser and scan its QR code from the app. Confirm the sign-in on your iPhone to link your computer. Devices and sessions lets you view connected devices, sign-in times and IP addresses, and end an individual session or all other sessions. Clochat. More room for the conversation.

Screenshots

APPEIRON4 screens
Clochat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clochat at none against APPEIRON's 10. Clochat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). APPEIRON's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. APPEIRON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Clochat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APPEIRON ships an update every 4 days, Clochat every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
APPEIRON versus Clochat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPPEIRONClochat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size170 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJ HorelicanIvan Faerman

In-app purchases

10 purchases

APPEIRON

Subscriptions7
  • APPEIRON Pro+7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • APPEIRON Guardian7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • APPEIRON Team7 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • APPEIRON Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Pro+7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Guardian7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Team7 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time3
  • APPEIRON Base$5.99
  • APPEIRON Pro+$29.99
  • APPEIRON Guardian$39.99
None

Clochat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APPEIRON free?
APPEIRON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clochat free?
Clochat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APPEIRON or Clochat have ads?
Neither APPEIRON nor Clochat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APPEIRON or Clochat?
APPEIRON ships an update every 4 days, and Clochat every 2 days. Most recently, APPEIRON was updated on October 31, 2026 and Clochat on October 31, 2026.

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