Comparison

Zerogram vs Ctrl+Shift+3

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

Head to head
About

Zerogram

This is a free, independent Telegram client designed for blind and low-vision users. It offers full compatibility with screen readers, allowing seamless communication through chats, groups, and channels.

Highlights
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Secure login
  • Full chat functionality
  • Voice message recording
  • Media and document sharing
  • Message management
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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Zerogram is an independent Telegram client designed for blind and low-vision users. Built with Telegram’s official open-source TDLib library, it works with your Telegram account and conversations. VoiceOver labels, hints and actions help you navigate chats, groups, channels and bots; read, reply to, edit and forward messages; send voice messages, photos, videos and files; and use supported calls and live streams. Explore chat folders, search, translation, notification sounds, storage settings and appearance options. Zerogram supports 15 interface languages. The app is free to download. Adding multiple accounts is available as an optional in-app purchase. Zerogram is an independent app and is not the official Telegram application.

About

Ctrl+Shift+3

Features
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Ctrl+Shift+3 was created because social media got out of hand. A clear sign is the fact that countries are passing laws preventing certain age groups from using social media. This tells you it's as risky as smoking or drinking alcohol. We offer a calmer, more sane space to share thoughts and links. No likes, follows, or other vanity counts. Features: - A shared chronological stream of public posts. Newest first. No algorithmic "For You" by default. - An optional wave button. Turn it on to see posts with a lot of comments first, with newer posts favored so old ones do not stay stuck on top (plus light randomization). Turn it off to return to newest-first. - Subscribe to people from their profile (privately... no follower counts). Your Subs feed shows their main-feed posts in chronological order. - A public page for each account: bio, posts, optional wall posts from others, and RSS. You control whether visitors can write on your profile. - Flat comments under a post... readable conversation without nested threads competing for attention. - Connect related posts when the community agrees the link makes sense. Ideas can point to each other over time. - Private groups called Clicks (aka cliques) for friends, family, or a shared topic. Membership is required to enter. Signed-in people can browse the directory and request to join; moderators decide. - Mention someone to get their attention. Pings collect mentions, comment notices, Click invites, and join-request notices in one place. You can optionally receive a daily email digest of unread pings (review your settings). - Block haters. A one-way way to stop seeing someone’s posts and comments, and to limit how they interact with you. - Polls: On the Feed, in a Click, or on a profile wall, use the poll toggle next to the compose label to post a timed poll instead of a plain thought. - Art: Art opens a 40×40 text "paint" grid. - Swipe right to open the chatroom. If it's not available you'll see a schedule showing the next date/time that it will open. - Old posts with 3 or less comments might get bubbled back up for a second chance at some love. - Transparent moderation with logged actions and reasons. Platform and Click moderators can keep spaces usable without silent black-box systems. - Optional offline reading mode. - Your data: Delete your account and your writing is replaced with placeholders.

Screenshots

Zerogram3 screens
Ctrl+Shift+34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ctrl+Shift+3 at none against Zerogram's 1. 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. Zerogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ctrl+Shift+3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zerogram ships an update daily, Ctrl+Shift+3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zerogram versus Ctrl+Shift+3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZerogramCtrl+Shift+3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB5 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperMERIC KARACAWilliam Wilcosky

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zerogram

One-time1
  • Multiple Accounts$9.99
None

Ctrl+Shift+3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zerogram free?
Zerogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ctrl+Shift+3 free?
Ctrl+Shift+3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zerogram or Ctrl+Shift+3 have ads?
Neither Zerogram nor Ctrl+Shift+3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zerogram or Ctrl+Shift+3?
Zerogram ships an update daily, and Ctrl+Shift+3 every 2 days. Most recently, Zerogram was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ctrl+Shift+3 on November 6, 2026.

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