Nerve vs Iris Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nerve
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Nerve is a free messenger for private chats, groups and public channels. Sign in with a passkey, organize your conversations and connect compatible tools through MCP with access you control. Add your own compatible media sources for audio and video playback. No sources or content subscriptions are included. Requests go directly to your selected providers; torrent peers can see your IP address. No ads. No phone number or email required.
Iris Chat
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Iris Chat is a private messaging app for direct and group chats. Your secret key and message history stay on your devices, and encrypted messages move through message servers you choose. Use Iris Chat to: - Chat one-to-one or in groups - Link your devices with a code - Attach photos and files - Keep messages moving nearby over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when you turn it on - Block or report unwanted contacts Iris Chat does not include third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or behavioral tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iris Chat at 16.0 against Nerve's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nerve ships an update weekly, Iris Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nerve | Iris Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TYMUR CHMERUK | Sirius Business Oy |
In-app purchases
Nerve
No in-app purchases
Iris Chat
No in-app purchases
