# BrightChat vs TEXIAN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrightChat at none against TEXIAN's 3. BrightChat also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TEXIAN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. BrightChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BrightChat against 4.6 for TEXIAN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrightChat has 190 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of BrightChat's written reviews are positive against 71% of TEXIAN's.

BrightChat ships an update every 3 weeks, TEXIAN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrightChat | TEXIAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightchat-messaging-and-call/id1082880824/reviews)** | [4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texian/id1623372164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShenXun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157647285) | [TEXAS NATIONALIST MOVEMENT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623372166) |

## What reviewers say

### BrightChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightchat-messaging-and-call/id1082880824)

This app provides secure and private communication through end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It offers features like scheduled and disappearing messages, as well as group chats for staying connected with loved ones.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messages, Encrypted audio and video calls, Schedule messages, Disappearing messages, Group chats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private communication
- 👍 Easy to use and clean interface
- 🚀 Works smoothly for most users
- 💰 Free to use
- ✨ Gets better with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message sending/receiving
- ⏳ Long delays in message delivery
- ❌ Cannot receive verification codes
- 🚫 No option to unblock users
- 🐛 Bugs in group chat tagging

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot receive verification codes (UK, +262)
- Long delays in sending or receiving messages
- Messages do not send or receive for long periods
- Cannot unblock users
- Delete user option not working

**Requested features**

- Add parental controls (contact restrictions, website blocking)
- Make secure internet app with parental controls
- Make double checkmarks more visible
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Allow viewing messages and attachments in landscape mode


### TEXIAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texian/id1623372164)

Connect with fellow supporters of Texas independence, engage in organizing activities, and track your progress within the movement. This platform facilitates communication, petition signing, event RSVPs, and networking among like-minded individuals.

**Highlights:** Real-time supporter feed, Direct messaging with read receipts, Group creation and joining, Petition signing and event RSVPs, Relational organizing tools, Gamified recognition system, Livestreams and video library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texian | $4.29 | per month |
| 1836 Club | $18.49 | per month |
| Insider | $36.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrightChat free?

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

### Is TEXIAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrightChat or TEXIAN?

BrightChat is rated higher. BrightChat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while TEXIAN averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do BrightChat or TEXIAN have ads?

Neither BrightChat nor TEXIAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrightChat or TEXIAN?

BrightChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and TEXIAN fortnightly. Most recently, BrightChat was updated on November 11, 2026 and TEXIAN 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.*