Shuggr vs Chat3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shuggr
Connect with gay men in your area through a social networking platform. Browse profiles, see who's viewed your profile, and communicate with built-in translation. Enhance your experience with premium features.
- Browse unlimited profiles
- See profile visitors
- Auto-translate chat messages
- Automatic location updates
- Premium features available
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Shuggr is your social network to meet people nearby. • Browse through unlimited profiles • See profile visitors • Auto-translate chat messages • Update your location automatically Have fun! The Shuggr Team Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at https://app.shuggr.com/tos.
Chat3
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chat3 ist ein sicherer Schweizer Messenger mit Ende-zu-Ende Verschlüsselung. Features: - Verschlüsselte Chats (BJTRA) - Gruppen erstellen und beitreten - Bilder und Sticker senden - Profilbild und Name anpassen - Geräte-Verwaltung - Verfügbar auf iOS und Web (chat3.ch) Deine Daten werden auf einem Server in der Schweiz gespeichert.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat3 at none against Shuggr's 4. Chat3 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shuggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Chat3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shuggr ships an update every 5 weeks, Chat3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shuggr | Chat3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuggr Ltd. | Niels Marki |
Bugs and requests
Shuggr
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with account creation and login
- Reported photos being wrongly flagged and deleted
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to delete sent messages
- More robust search and filtering options
- Improved moderation to remove underage users
Chat3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shuggr
- Shuggr Plus - 1 Month$19.991 Month
- Shuggr Plus - Trial + 1 Month7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Shuggr Plus - 6 Months$59.996 Months
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- Shuggr Plus - 1 Year$89.991 Year
Chat3
No in-app purchases
