# Messenger Gem Space vs Video Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Video Chat at 4.6 against Messenger Gem Space's 3.9. Video Chat also leads on chart position (#163 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 152). Messenger Gem Space's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messenger Gem Space sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Video Chat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Chat has 1.2K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Messenger Gem Space's written reviews are positive against 74% of Video Chat's.

Messenger Gem Space ships an update weekly, Video Chat monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messenger Gem Space | Video Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-gem-space/id1032387040/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-chat-mira/id6446689621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 478 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marketspace Solutions OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856875726) | [Ramiba Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612929368) |

## What reviewers say

### Messenger Gem Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-gem-space/id1032387040)

Connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals through secure chats and calls. Discover content, join communities, and create your own channels. Ideal for personal, professional, and business communication.

**Highlights:** Encrypted chats and secure calls, Smart news feed with personalized content, Public and private communities by interest, Free video and audio calls for up to 1000 people, Channel creation for bloggers and content creators, Business tools for team collaboration and management, API integration for corporate services

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Space Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Gem Space Premium (6 Months) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Gem Space Premium (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |


### Video Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-chat-mira/id6446689621)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app uses AI to create unique avatars for video chats, allowing users to connect with people globally. It combines live video, text messaging, and gaming elements for an engaging and safe communication experience.

**Highlights:** Create and customize AI avatars, Choose AI characters as chat partners, Live video chat and text messaging, Chat using your avatar or unmasked, Gamified chatting with RPG elements, Two-layer safety protection system

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Energy for Try | $1.49 | one-time |
| Energy for Sampler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Package Compact | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Package Essential | $14.99 | one-time |
| Energy Package Favored | $23.99 | one-time |
| Energy Package Standard | $49.99 | one-time |
| Energy Package Supreme | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌐 Global chat connections
- 💡 Engaging avatar feature
- 🤝 Helped meet interesting people
- 🌟 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow connection issues
- 🔍 Limited language options
- 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending properly
- Repeated appearance of same profiles

**Requested features**

- Live streaming functionality
- More advanced matching system
- Improved leveling and progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messenger Gem Space free?

Messenger Gem Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Messenger Gem Space or Video Chat?

Video Chat is rated higher. Messenger Gem Space averages 3.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Video Chat averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Messenger Gem Space or Video Chat have ads?

Neither Messenger Gem Space nor Video Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messenger Gem Space or Video Chat?

Messenger Gem Space ships an update weekly, and Video Chat monthly. Most recently, Messenger Gem Space was updated on November 2, 2026 and Video Chat on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*