Sandesh vs rawgram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sandesh
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Sandesh is a private messaging app designed to help you connect with people you trust. Create a Sandesh ID with Sign in with Apple, find people by ID, or connect using a one-time invite code or QR scan. Exchange end-to-end encrypted messages, share profile photos and 24-hour status updates, manage privacy settings, and block or report unwanted interactions. Features include: β’ End-to-end encrypted one-to-one messaging β’ Sign in securely with Apple β’ Connect by Sandesh ID, invite code, or QR scan β’ Profile photos and privacy controls β’ 24-hour status updates β’ Blocking and reporting controls β’ Device and session management β’ Encrypted backup and account deletion β’ Private notifications Voice and video calling are not available.
rawgram
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rawgram is an anonymous messaging app built with one goal: freedom from every trace you leave behind. Sign up with nothing but an ID and password β that's it. Just pick a nickname to use in the app. rawgram never collects your real name, phone number, email, contacts, or any other personal information. Every message is encrypted with the Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet). Only the person you're chatting with can read what you send. Not the server. Not the rawgram team. Nobody else. Try taking a screenshot β it won't work. All that gets captured is a black screen. Read messages vanish 5 minutes after they're opened. Unread messages disappear after 7 days. No conversation is ever stored permanently on our servers. Use the same account on your PC through any web browser. Your PC sessions are protected by the very same end-to-end encryption. Every one of these features is completely free. Embrace the data bohemian life with rawgram.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sandesh at none against rawgram's shown. rawgram's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sandesh ships an update every 3 days, rawgram every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sandesh | rawgram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Manohar Gadkari | Haechon Electronics |
In-app purchases
Sandesh
No in-app purchases
rawgram
No in-app purchases







