Yup, they have a $5 monthly plan as well which I utilize.

This looks like Google Play/TV or whatever they’re calling it nowadays.

I use both but for different purposes: Signal for group chats and Telegram for channels (news and piracy).

I trust Signal more.

The real response you’re looking for is to use Lockdown Mode. Be warned, it’s the nuclear option of privacy.

More here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212650

Been a happy Kagi user for 6+ months now. No more Pinterest and other blogspam in my searches