Comparison

Obscyra vs Znap Stories

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

Head to head
About

Obscyra

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Obscyra — private 1:1 messaging the way it should be. No phone number. No email. No account. Your identity is a key created on your device — start a chat by sharing a one-time invite code. End-to-end encrypted. Every message and voice note is encrypted on your device and can only be opened on your contact's. Our relay only ever sees ciphertext. Ephemeral by design. Chats clear themselves on a timer you choose. Voice notes play once, then they're gone. • 1:1 direct chats, end-to-end encrypted • Voice messages that expire after listening • No phone number, no email, no account — just an invite code • Screen-recording and app-switcher covers keep your chat off the screen • A screenshot leaves a note in the chat for both sides • No ads, no analytics, no trackers We keep a no-overclaim promise: we tell you exactly what we do and don't do. Privacy: obscyra.app/privacy · Support: hello@obscyra.app · Early availability.

About

Znap Stories

Features
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Znap is a story app built around real connections. Post photos and short videos that disappear after 24 hours, react to your friends' stories, and keep your streak alive by posting every day. Stories Capture or upload a photo or video, add text, tag friends, and share it. Stories expire after 24 hours so the feed stays fresh and relevant. Daily streaks and badges Post every day to build your streak. The longer your streak, the more badges you unlock. It's a simple way to stay consistent and see how active your circle is. Comments and reactions Leave comments on stories, reply to specific comments, and mention friends directly. Likes and comment counts are visible so you always know what's resonating. Search and follow Find people by name or username, follow them, and see their stories in your feed. Mutual followers appear first so your closest connections are always at the top. Safe by design Every image and video is screened automatically before it is posted. You can report any story, comment, or profile with one tap. Block users to remove them from your experience entirely. Our moderation team reviews every report. Your account, your control Change your email, password, or profile photo at any time. Request a verified badge if you meet the requirements. Delete your account from Settings and all your data is removed permanently. Znap is free. No ads. Just the people and moments you choose.

Screenshots

Obscyra4 screens
Znap Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Znap Stories at 3 against Obscyra's 1. Znap Stories also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Obscyra versus Znap Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObscyraZnap Stories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB70 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperObscyra Technologies L.L.C-FZLUIS ARTURO CERECEDO ENRIQUEZ

In-app purchases

None

Obscyra

No in-app purchases

None

Znap Stories

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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