# Private Message Box vs BoardMeeting

The clearest difference is rating: BoardMeeting at 5.0 against Private Message Box's 3.1. BoardMeeting also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Private Message Box's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Message Box sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. BoardMeeting asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoardMeeting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Message Box has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Message Box | BoardMeeting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardmeeting-surf-app/id6759030352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vartit Technology Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/907028616) | [Adam Uraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876440685) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Message Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613)

Secure your private conversations with password protection. Send unlimited texts, photos, and location details to other users for free. Enhance your privacy with a virtual number option.

**Highlights:** Password protected conversations, Free texting between users, Send unlimited text, photo, and location, Full emoji support, Virtual number for hidden communication, Privacy Guard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proversion | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone1 Yearly | $21.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone2 Yearly | $58.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone3 Yearly | $102.99 | per year |
| Get SMS Balance | $6.99 | one-time |


### BoardMeeting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardmeeting-surf-app/id6759030352)

Connect with fellow surfers, discover live surf conditions, organize surf trips, and trade gear. This app is designed for surfers to find their community and enhance their ocean experiences.

**Highlights:** Find surf buddies by skill level and location, Live surf forecasts for 600+ spots, Plan and coordinate surf trips, Buy, sell, or trade surf gear, Personal surf profile and stats tracking, Custom surf alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Message Box free?

Private Message Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BoardMeeting free?

BoardMeeting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Message Box or BoardMeeting?

BoardMeeting is rated higher. Private Message Box averages 3.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BoardMeeting averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Message Box or BoardMeeting have ads?

Private Message Box shows ads; BoardMeeting does not.

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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.*