Compare software

Conversations vs Prav: catalog facts
Conversations	Prav
Freemium Free and open source. The Google Play build is a paid way to support development.	Free Free to use; the cooperative accepts donations and paid memberships.
Android	Android, iOS
Federated protocol, so you choose or run the server OMEMO encryption with a mature, well-reviewed implementation	Works with other XMPP clients, so there is no vendor lock-in Simple phone number registration
Feature availability depends on what the chosen server supports Paid on Google Play, though free builds exist on F-Droid	Still in public beta iOS install requires SideStore
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.