GEKKO Messenger vs X2Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEKKO Messenger
A secure and feature-rich messaging application that allows users to connect with friends through text, voice, and video calls. It offers privacy controls, media sharing, and unique plugins for enhanced communication and utility.
- Find friends without contact access
- Private chat with PIN
- Audio and video calls
- Send photos, videos, documents
- Voice assistance
- Block/unblock contacts
- Theme changer and plugins
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Welcome to GEKKO Messenger. The best and entertaining messenger you can find on the store. • HOW TO USE : Create a new account simply choosing a login and a password. That's all. When you have an account you can login, add friends (if they given you their login o a nick) and start to chat. You can choose if share your profile infos or make it private. Conversations never been so easy before. • FEATURES : - Find new friends without contact access - Single Chats - Private chat with PIN - Audio messages - Voice calls - Video calls - Send photos, videos, documents and audio - Voice assistance - Block / Unblock contact - Nudge 1 time a minute - Theme changer - Plugins where to edit photo, listen music and much more PLUGINS : - Radio - Perfect Zero (Game) - Friends radar - Photo Editor - Screenshot Notifier HELP : Create a new chat searching for helper. If you have feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at: info@gekkotech.net
X2Chat
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X2Chat - Secure Messenger Built for Privacy X2Chat is a modern, privacy-first messenger that puts you in control of your data. Every message, file, and call is protected with end-to-end encryption. No one in the middle - not us, not your provider - can read your conversations. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION - RSA-2048 for session key exchange - AES-256-GCM for content (text, files, media) - WebRTC Insertable Streams for calls - true E2E at the RTP-frame level - Trusted-key QR codes - MITM protection from the server itself CALLS FAST AND CLEAR - High-quality 1-on-1 and group audio/video calls - Ultra-low latency through an optimized audio pipeline - Native CallKit integration - lock-screen calls feel like system calls - Adaptive bitrate and resilience on weak networks CLOUD BACKUP WITHOUT COMPROMISE - Encrypted backup secured with your own password - Account restore on a new device via slot_id and password - iCloud Keychain sync for seamless device migration PRIVACY BY DEFAULT - Zero ads, zero tracking - Minimal metadata stored server-side - Open encryption architecture X2Chat fits private conversations, work communications, and everything that should stay strictly between you and your contact.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X2Chat at none against GEKKO Messenger's 2. GEKKO Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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. GEKKO Messenger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. X2Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
GEKKO Messenger ships an update every 4 days, X2Chat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEKKO Messenger | X2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gennaro Coda | ALEKSANDR GREBENIN |
In-app purchases
GEKKO Messenger
- 1000 GG Coins$0.99
- 5000 GG Coins$3.99
X2Chat
No in-app purchases









