# xat vs Rooms (chat)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xat at 52% against Rooms (chat)'s 0%. xat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rooms (chat)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rooms (chat) asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | xat | Rooms (chat) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xat/id1003294391/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [xat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003294390) | [nathan strehlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702933708) |

## What reviewers say

### xat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xat/id1003294391)

Connect with friends and discover communities based on shared interests. Create your own free chat groups or join existing ones to communicate with users globally. Get help and support within the app's dedicated chat.

**Highlights:** Group and private chat, Discover groups by interest, Create custom chat groups, Global user communication, In-app help chat

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 xats | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 xats | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 xats | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 xats | $39.99 | one-time |


### Rooms (chat)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooms-chat/id6462336009)

Discover and join live chatrooms based on your location or global interests. Create your own chat with a unique name and engage in real-time conversations. Usernames are dynamic and may be reassigned after 30 days of inactivity.

**Highlights:** Geo-specific chatrooms, Hassle-free account creation, Dynamic usernames, Real-time interactions, Create custom chatrooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xat free?

xat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rooms (chat) free?

Rooms (chat) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do xat or Rooms (chat) have ads?

Rooms (chat) shows ads; xat does not.

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