Shortwave Messaging vs TEXIAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shortwave Messaging
Connect with people nearby through public messages within a 70-foot radius. This social networking app utilizes location services and Bluetooth to facilitate local communication.
- Public messaging
- 70-foot communication radius
- Location-based
- Bluetooth integration
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Public messaging with a 70-foot radius. Shortwave requires Location Services and access to Bluetooth.
TEXIAN
Connect with fellow supporters of Texas independence, engage in organizing activities, and track your progress within the movement. This platform facilitates communication, petition signing, event RSVPs, and networking among like-minded individuals.
- Real-time supporter feed
- Direct messaging with read receipts
- Group creation and joining
- Petition signing and event RSVPs
- Relational organizing tools
- Gamified recognition system
- Livestreams and video library
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TEXIAN is the official organizing platform of the Texas Nationalist Movement, purpose-built for Texans who believe in self-governance and Texas independence. TEXIAN is a complete organizing tool designed to help you connect with fellow supporters, take meaningful action, and build the movement county by county. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH TEXIAN: Stay Connected • A real-time feed with posts, images, videos, and GIFs from supporters across Texas • Direct messages with read receipts, typing indicators, and media sharing • Join and create groups around shared interests or your local county • Follow other supporters and build your personal network Take Action • Browse and sign petitions that matter to the movement • RSVP to events happening in your area with GPS-verified check-ins • Access talking points so you're always ready for conversations about Texas independence • Track active campaigns and see real-time progress Build Your Network • Relational organizing tools to track your personal outreach • Log conversations and follow up with contacts • See your county's organizing strength on the dashboard Earn Recognition • Earn points for meaningful actions — not just clicking around • Rise through five tiers from Citizen to Founder • Complete missions, earn badges, and maintain streaks • Compete on your county leaderboard and see how your area stacks up Watch & Learn • Livestreams from TNM leadership and events • On-demand video library with movement content • Live chat, polls, and Q&A during broadcasts Stay Informed • Push notifications for events, petitions, and movement updates • County-level news and activity • "What's New" announcements when features drop TEXIAN is built by the Texas Nationalist Movement for the Texas Nationalist Movement. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads. No data harvesting. Just Texans organizing for independence. Download TEXIAN and join the movement. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://texian.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://texian.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TEXIAN at 4.6 against Shortwave Messaging's 3.0. TEXIAN also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). Shortwave Messaging's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. TEXIAN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. Shortwave Messaging asks for nothing beyond the download.
TEXIAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TEXIAN has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Shortwave Messaging's written reviews are positive against 71% of TEXIAN's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortwave Messaging | TEXIAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cornfield Creative, LLC | TEXAS NATIONALIST MOVEMENT INC. |
Customer experience
Shortwave Messaging
TEXIAN
In-app purchases
Shortwave Messaging
No in-app purchases
TEXIAN
- Texian$4.291 Month
- 1836 Club$18.491 Month
- Insider$36.001 Month









