# Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ — user reviews > 107 indexed App Store user reviews of Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ by Flower Ave Inc, rated 4.60/5 from 5,055 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidechat/id1591988276/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidechat/id1591988276.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,346 · 4★ 152 · 3★ 59 · 2★ 28 · 1★ 470 ## What do users think of Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ⭐ Amazing app for Swifties - 🤗 Friendly and welcoming community - 🎉 Fun and entertaining content **Cons** - 🤬 Rude and toxic comments - 🔇 Lack of moderation and content control - 🚫 Restricted access for non-college users - 🔒 Privacy concerns with required college email - 🐛 Verification code issues and app crashes **Commonly reported bugs** - Verification code not being sent - Frequent app crashes and login issues - Accounts being locked out for no reason **Most requested features** - Allow users to kick out disruptive members from group chats - Improve content moderation to address harassment and hate speech - Provide more options for non-college users to access the app ## Newest reviews (15 of 107) ### 3/5 — As a newer user *2025-09-05, version 5.5.16* My review is for the newer users, so if you’re unsure. As an aging student. I love getting to garner friends and around my state, nationally and sometimes globally too! This is good for socializing and that’s it. ### 1/5 — Downvoting broken, Ads *2025-07-14, version 5.5.9* Downvote feature doesn't work and ads no one wants to see ### 1/5 — - *2025-04-23, version 5.4.34* omg do i miss the old configuration it’s so hard to view my posts and replies also the logo is pretty unappealing ### 1/5 — LOTS OF ADS *2025-04-02, version 5.4.30* Ads make this unusable ### 1/5 — No images load *2025-04-01, version 5.4.30* It’s so pointless to view people’s posts when no images load. I’m missing out on content. It seems like many users are having this issue and have been for a while. Can you fix it already please??! ### 4/5 — Chats Laggy *2025-03-29, version 5.4.30* Overall a good app but sometimes the chats are really laggy. Some more optimization for the loading would be good since the longer a chat FlatList is, the more lag there is. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Trash lame app *2025-03-21, version 5.4.30* Highly upset with this social media platform. The fact people can ban you for expressing your opinion is preposterous . Needs some type of verification for post that reported . Sad sad day for Sidechat . ### 1/5 — New Update includes ads *2024-12-10, version 5.4.20* 0/5. Ads = Gross ### 1/5 — Rude comments for nothing👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 *2024-12-09, version 5.4.18* ppl on here are mean for no reason and make things a big deal than it has to be fr like me js telling a story and then getting hate comments for it like make it make sense. Do better sidechat lol ### 1/5 — Allows people to be anonymous when bullying or harassing other users *2024-11-09, version 5.4.18* The title itself is self explanatory. The app states that it allows people to make their opinions anonymously. Seen an instant that it allows classmates at one university harass another student online. Just allows the cowards in our society to use this app without having to wear robes and hoods to harass people. The sad thing is it’s in a community at a historically black college. Someone didn’t vote for the right candidate it seems. ### 1/5 — Verification code won’t send!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2024-10-27, version 5.4.15* Fix it so many people having same issue !!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Verification code won’t send *2024-10-14* Fix it so many people having same issue !!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Verification code won’t send *2024-08-28* !!!!!!!!! Fix it so many people having same issue ### 1/5 — No Support, App info outdated *2024-08-06, version 5.4.15* App has basically no support. Only way to contact for an indefinite time out is an email address that never replies. Moderation has worked hard since the lawsuits to maintain certain narratives. I'm even a top user with a username and can't get support ### 1/5 — Crashing and Sexist moderators *2024-07-19, version 5.4.15* This app always crashes and logs me out also the moderators are unfair towards men, I’ve been pretty much cyber bullied on here by women but if I try to defend myself my posts get removed and they’ll allow the women to say whatever no matter how sexist or offensive it may be. If anyone cares please look into this. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Overrun by ads *2026-06-30, version 5.6.26* Step 1: Introduce great app that connects students "anonymously" Step 2: Collect 5 star paid reviews Step 3: Ruin app with too many ads ### 1/5 — Fizz is where it’s at *2026-04-30, version 5.6.15* You cant post anything without it being taken down, not even to spread awareness. Fizz is actually raw and there are more schools on there. ### 1/5 — Promotes SA *2026-04-12, version 5.6.9* Blocked victims from bullying SAE for roofying CMU students at Carnival ### 1/5 — Support *2026-04-11, version 5.6.9* yea no the support system for these apps such as sidechat and yikyak are non existent yall don’t email people back or let us know anything ### 1/5 — Ads ruined the app *2026-03-30, version 5.6.8* Could be so much better ### 1/5 — Been severely cyber bullied *2026-02-20, version 5.6.4* This app provided 0 help or support in such a severe situation after reporting concerns and even emailing support. Pictures, personal information, false rumors, etc were spread, violating every single one of Sidechat’s policies yet nothing was taken down until nearly a day later ### 1/5 — Trash *2025-10-26, version 5.5.21* you'll get reported for trying to find a missing friend but people can talk about eating ssa and spew hate speech all day. the communities don't even verify the members ### 1/5 — “Time out” feature *2025-10-11, version 5.5.21* The time out feature has got to the dumbest thing i’ve seen anyone make. We’re adults I should be able to warn people that a man is harassing women without being put in “timeout” even though I never mentioned the man’s name. You all need to review and revise your reports when someone does report a post because most likely it’s to spread awareness. ### 1/5 — poor support team *2025-09-27, version 5.5.20* got banned and cant even appeal & see what i said was wrong. contacted support team numerous times and they wont even follow up on the matter. terrible team & app, dont download. ### 1/5 — Disgusting cesspool of an app *2025-09-10, version 5.5.18* Don’t download it, it’s full of dangerous pop up ads and illicit content. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fun app *2026-06-30, version 5.6.26* Always have have on this app ### 5/5 — Community *2025-11-03, version 5.5.21* This app actually makes me feel MORE connected. Most social media is icky and make me feel lonely. But this is where I get my college scoop and feel part of the community. And most ppl are actually super nice in there. Are there a couple of dicks? Of course. But way more good people. ### 5/5 — As a newer user *2025-04-12, version 5.4.34* My review is for the newer users, so if you’re unsure. As an aging student. I love getting to garner friends and around my state, nationally and sometimes globally too! ### 5/5 — rlly cool *2025-02-02, version 5.4.22* its a rlly cool app there are a bunch of different communities on here and i love the friendly in here thanks sidechat ### 5/5 — Experience *2024-10-04, version 5.4.15* It’s fun ### 5/5 — 6 star *2024-02-03, version 5.3.2* Obviously great ### 5/5 — Swifties *2024-01-19, version 5.2.2* I am a Swiftie and usually I can't be my self when I'm around bone Swifties, but here on sidechat I can be super Swiftie post all the Taylor Swift stuff I want to, so get sidechat it's a get place to be yourself and NODODY WILL EVER judge you. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-01-10, version 5.2.2* This app is amazing. I love it for all my Swifty needs I live looking at it for all the post and there’s some other stuff too. I recommend this app. ### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS APP! *2024-01-04, version 5.2.1* Sidechat is a great way to talk to other people in your fandom. For me it was the swiftie fandom! It’s a great way to connect with other swifties around the world!! 🤍🤍 ### 5/5 — amazing app *2023-12-29, version 5.2.1* this app is really good and especially the swifties, all of the swifties are so sweet --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*