# TalkOnce vs Raeson

TalkOnce and Raeson are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. TalkOnce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Raeson sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkOnce | Raeson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkonce-private-messenger/id6790964072/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TalkOnce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896284658) | [Antonio Galdiero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841841453) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkOnce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkonce-private-messenger/id6790964072)

A private messenger offering end-to-end encrypted communication with post-quantum cryptography. Sign up anonymously without a phone number or email. Features include disappearing messages, encrypted calls, and customizable privacy levels.

**Highlights:** Post-quantum end-to-end encryption, Anonymous signup (no number/email), Ephemeral messages, Encrypted voice & video calls, Zero-knowledge encrypted backup, Multiple privacy levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |


### Raeson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raeson/id6799010366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raeson Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Community Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Community Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Community Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Community Elite | $22.99 | per month |
| Community Unlimited | $24.99 | per month |
| Identity verification | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkOnce free?

TalkOnce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raeson free?

Raeson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TalkOnce or Raeson have ads?

Neither TalkOnce nor Raeson shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*