Comparison

Alala vs Katt messenger

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

Head to head
About

Alala

Features
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Alala AI — защищённый мессенджер со сквозным шифрованием и ИИ-помощником. Общайтесь лично и командой: текст, группы, голосовые и видеозвонки, фото, видео, файлы и видеосообщения-кружочки. Вся переписка защищена сквозным шифрованием (end-to-end) — доступ к содержимому есть только у участников диалога, сервер его не видит. Возможности: • Личные и групповые чаты • Голосовые и видеозвонки, групповые звонки • Видеосообщения-кружочки, голосовые сообщения • Фото, видео, документы и файлы • Реакции, ответы и пересылка сообщений • ИИ-помощник прямо в чате: работа с текстом и перевод сообщений • Профиль, уведомления о сообщениях и звонках Приватность и безопасность: • Сквозное шифрование переписки, звонков и медиа • Принцип zero-knowledge: ключи хранятся только на ваших устройствах • Биометрический замок приложения (отпечаток/Face) • Безопасное хранение данных на устройстве • Работа на нескольких устройствах Alala AI — это приватное общение без компромиссов: скорость обычного мессенджера и защита уровня end-to-end. Условия использования (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Katt messenger

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MESSAGING - Private chats in real time: messages arrive instantly - Photos and videos straight from the camera or the gallery - Voice messages for when typing takes too long - Files and documents - Emoji reactions on any message - Replies, forwarding and deleting messages - Typing indicator and read receipts - See which contacts are online and when they were last active AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLS - High-quality calls directly between devices - An incoming call rings like a regular phone call, even when the app is closed - Switch cameras, mute the microphone and use the speaker during a call - Drag your own video to any corner of the screen MAKE SOMETHING FOR YOUR PEOPLE - Songs: describe the mood and Katt writes a song, even in your own voice - Photo editor: give a favorite photo a new look - Astrology: a personal conversation based on your birth chart Messaging and calls are free. Creating uses tokens: get them with a subscription (Basic, Plus, Pro) or buy a top-up pack. The subscription renews automatically until you cancel it in your App Store account settings. What you create in these sections is not protected by end-to-end encryption; this is explained in detail in the Privacy Policy. NOTHING EXTRA - Instant notifications that are easy to turn off - Mute or snooze notifications for any chat - Light and dark themes - A light app: it starts fast and is easy on the battery PRIVACY Katt does not ask for unnecessary permissions. There are no ads, and your conversations are not used to build a profile of you. All data travels over a secure connection, and messages are available only to you and the person you are talking to. Sign-up takes a few seconds. Find your contacts and start talking. Privacy Policy: https://katmessenger.com/#privacy Terms of Use: https://katmessenger.com/#terms

Screenshots

Alala4 screens
Katt messenger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alala at none against Katt messenger's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Katt messenger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Alala asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alala ships an update fortnightly, Katt messenger weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Alala versus Katt messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlalaKatt messenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB114 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLitus Motors, AOAndrei Baburin

In-app purchases

None

Alala

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Katt messenger

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Plus$9.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 30 tokens$1.99
  • 80 tokens$4.99
  • 180 tokens$9.99

Questions

Is Alala free?
Alala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katt messenger free?
Katt messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alala or Katt messenger have ads?
Neither Alala nor Katt messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alala or Katt messenger?
Alala ships an update fortnightly, and Katt messenger weekly. Most recently, Alala was updated on October 31, 2026 and Katt messenger on October 31, 2026.

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