# DaTalk vs NOWHERE

DaTalk and NOWHERE both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of NOWHERE's written reviews are positive against 58% of DaTalk's. NOWHERE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). DaTalk's advantage is ratings volume (586 vs 4). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaTalk sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NOWHERE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for DaTalk against 4.0 for NOWHERE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaTalk has 586 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of DaTalk's written reviews are positive against 93% of NOWHERE's.

DaTalk ships an update every 3 weeks, NOWHERE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaTalk | NOWHERE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datalk-chat-by-interests/id1068066007/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowhere/id6742009332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **586** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [April7 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392924108) | [HYP3RLOCAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793879877) |

## What reviewers say

### DaTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datalk-chat-by-interests/id1068066007)

Connect with people globally through shared interests like music, movies, and travel. Overcome language barriers with real-time translation for cultural exchange and language learning. Find local connections or international friends for meaningful conversations.

**Highlights:** Chat by shared interests, Real-time translation, Find local connections, Language and cultural exchange, Topic-based conversations, Safe community environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Pass (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |
| 1,000 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 800 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 points | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 points | $21.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 points | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 points | $39.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 points | $99.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 points | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient communication
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🤝 Good for making friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted to Korean phone numbers
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases to fully utilize
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕸️ Presence of scammers and fake profiles

**Reported bugs**

- Profile data being wiped unexpectedly
- Issues with phone number verification
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for international phone numbers
- Implement more ways to earn in-app currency
- Improve moderation to remove fake accounts
- Add games and activities to earn currency


### NOWHERE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowhere/id6742009332)

Connect with people nearby through anonymous, text-based conversations. This app removes profiles, usernames, and followers, focusing solely on real-time chat with those within your chosen radius.

**Highlights:** Anonymous chat, Proximity-based connections, No profiles or usernames, Randomly assigned identity, Adjustable chat radius, Focus on real-time conversation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaTalk free?

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

### Is NOWHERE free?

NOWHERE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DaTalk or NOWHERE?

NOWHERE is rated higher. DaTalk averages 3.9 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while NOWHERE averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DaTalk or NOWHERE have ads?

DaTalk shows ads; NOWHERE does not.

### Which is updated more often, DaTalk or NOWHERE?

DaTalk ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOWHERE every 4 days. Most recently, DaTalk was updated on September 27, 2026 and NOWHERE on September 13, 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.*