StipaCaller vs NOX Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
StipaCaller
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StipaCaller is a small, invite-only messaging and calling app for closed groups โ family, friends, anyone who wants their conversations to stay between the people who were invited. Every chat is end-to-end encrypted. Voice and video calls run over a self-hosted backend, not a third-party cloud. There are no ads, no algorithms, no public discovery, and no phone number required. Sign-in is by invite code only. New users join when someone already on the network invites them โ there's no public sign-up form, and accounts can't be discovered by searching for a name or number. Designed for small networks where trust is direct and the surface area is intentionally small. Built for people who want a simple way to stay in touch without their conversations becoming someone else's training data. Features: โข 1:1 and group chats with end-to-end encryption (libsodium) โข Send and receive voice messages โข Send and receive photos and videos โข Voice and video calls over a self-hosted backend (1:1 only) โข Invite-only โ no public sign-up, no accounts findable by phone number โข No ads, no telemetry, no third-party analytics โข Username-based addressing โ no phone number required
NOX Chat
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NOX is a real-time communication platform built for communities, friends, and teams. Create servers with organized text and voice channels, send direct messages, or jump into crystal-clear voice and video calls from one fast, elegant app. Features: - Servers & Channels: build communities with text channels organized into categories - Direct Messages: private one-on-one conversations - Voice & Video Calls: high-quality calls with built-in noise suppression - Rich Messaging: reactions, replies, file attachments, image previews, and link embeds - Community Tools: member roles, moderation, and content reporting - Custom Profiles: avatars, banners, bio, and activity stats - Multi-platform: synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac NOX has zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users. Every message can be reported directly in-app, and reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Whether you are coordinating with your team, staying close to friends, or building an online community, NOX keeps everyone connected in real time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StipaCaller at every 3 days against NOX Chat's every 8 days. NOX Chat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StipaCaller ships an update every 3 days, NOX Chat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StipaCaller | NOX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lesti Software Oy | Mohammed Alnaimi |
In-app purchases
StipaCaller
No in-app purchases
NOX Chat
No in-app purchases









