Comparison

OnlyU+ vs need2.chat

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

Head to head
About

OnlyU+

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4UONLY is a private messenger built for exactly one relationship - the one that matters most. Unlike group chats and social feeds, 4UONLY connects you with a single trusted person through end-to-end peer-to-peer technology. No servers store your messages. No algorithms read your words. HOW IT WORKS Pair once with one person using an invite code or QR code. Your connection is direct, encrypted, and private by design. Messages travel peer-to-peer via WebRTC - the same technology used for secure video calls - so they never touch a central server. When both of you agree, a message can be saved locally. Otherwise, it disappears when you close the app. FEATURES - One-to-one pairing: connect with exactly one trusted person - P2P messaging: messages never stored on any server - Messages leave no trace: nothing is saved locally unless your partner explicitly agrees - Auto-clear on close: every message on both devices is permanently deleted each time the app closes - Change your name anytime: update your display name whenever you like; your partner sees the change instantly. Can also change your partner's display name. - Unpair in one tap: break the connection at any moment; all conversation history is deleted immediately with no trace left behind - Encrypted channel: your conversation channel is always secured end-to-end - Voice and video calls: clear, private calls directly between devices - File sharing: send photos and PDFs up to 5 MB - Face ID / Touch ID lock: biometric protection to ensure only you can use the app - Screen capture protection: content is hidden when the screen is being captured or recorded PRIVACY FIRST 4UONLY collects no personal data, not even your IP address. No account required. No phone number. No email. Your pairing information lives only in your device's secure Keychain and never leaves your phone. FREE TRIAL AND PREMIUM Your first 30 days are completely unlimited - no credit card required, no restrictions. After your trial ends: Free tier (always available): - 100 messages per day - 20 minutes of calls per day 4UONLY Premium: - Unlimited messages - Unlimited calls - All future features included Premium pricing: - Monthly: US$1.99 / month - Yearly: US$19.99 / year (save approximately 17%) SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. - You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. TECHNICAL NOTE 4UONLY uses WebRTC peer-to-peer technology. On some networks, a TURN relay server may be used to establish the connection. Relay traffic is never logged or stored. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

need2.chat

A private messaging app focused on secure communication between friends. It offers end-to-end encryption for all conversations, ensuring that only participants can read messages. The app features a clean design and real-time delivery with read receipts.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted 1:1 messaging
  • Fast, real-time delivery
  • Read receipts
  • Clean, easy-to-use design
  • Secure sign-in options
  • Cross-device message syncing
Features
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need2.chat is the messenger that speaks every language — private, hands-free, and no phone number required. Talk with anyone, even if you don't share a language. need2.chat can translate conversations automatically, so you write in your language and your friend reads in theirs. Turn on voice mode and go completely hands-free: speak naturally, your words are sent as text, and replies are read aloud to you — across languages, like having an interpreter in your pocket. And it's all truly private. Every message is protected with end-to-end encryption, so only you and the person you're talking to can read what's sent — not us, not anyone else. WHY NEED2.CHAT • Speaks every language — automatic translation built right into your chats • Hands-free voice mode — talk, listen, and reply without touching the keyboard • Voice messages — hold-to-talk, walkie-style, for when typing is too slow • Truly private — end-to-end encryption on every message • No phone number — sign up with email or Sign in with Apple; your number stays yours • Fast, real-time messaging with read receipts and typing indicators • Syncs across your devices • Clean, familiar design — no ads, no clutter PERFECT FOR • Friends and family across borders and languages • Travel — talk with people you meet, in their language • Anyone who wants real privacy without giving out a phone number We're just getting started — group chats, richer media, and more are on the way. FOR YOUR BUSINESS Add need2.chat's chat widget to your website (set up at need2.chat) and answer customers right from the app — in any language, with messages auto-translated both ways. Organize conversations by department, go on duty, and keep private notes on who's who. Customers can keep the conversation going with a free account.

Screenshots

OnlyU+4 screens
need2.chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: need2.chat at none against OnlyU+'s 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OnlyU+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. need2.chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OnlyU+ versus need2.chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyU+need2.chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSY YUAN CHENTim Jones

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OnlyU+

Subscriptions2
  • OnlyU Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • OnlyU Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
None

need2.chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnlyU+ free?
OnlyU+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is need2.chat free?
need2.chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnlyU+ or need2.chat have ads?
Neither OnlyU+ nor need2.chat shows ads.

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