# Chat vs Elele

The clearest difference is rating: Elele at 4.6 against Chat's 3.5. Elele also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 23%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 20). Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elele sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.89 per 7 days. Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elele holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elele has 1.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of Elele's.

Chat ships an update fortnightly, Elele monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat | Elele |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-in/id1083597720/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elele-real-chat/id1595557571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KALE ILERI TEKNOLOJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225949637) | [Cenkle Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506501826) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-in/id1083597720)

This secure messaging app connects you with friends and family globally using your phone's internet. It offers fast, end-to-end encrypted communication without subscriptions or ads. Easily access contacts and keep in touch, even with offline message storage.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Free messaging, No subscription required, Fast message delivery, Offline message storage, Profile photo upload

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elele

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elele-real-chat/id1595557571)

Connect instantly with real users for fun conversations and new friendships. This app offers secure messaging, voice, and video calls without the need for swiping or matching. Explore global connections and discover shared interests in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging without matching, Voice and video calls, Global connections, Safe and secure community, Ad-free experience (optional ads for rewards), Discover shared interests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| See Likes Subscription | $2.89 | per 7 days |
| See Likes Subscription | $9.19 | per month |
| See Likes Subscription | $23.49 | per 3 months |
| King Queen Member | $49.99 | per month |
| Emperor Empress Member | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Emperor Empress Member | $199.99 | per month |
| Emperor Empress Member | $499.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Translation Characters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Translation Characters | $1.90 | one-time |
| 100000 Translation Characters | $3.59 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $4.69 | one-time |
| 250000 Translation Characters | $8.49 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $9.09 | one-time |
| 500000 Translation Characters | $16.49 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $22.00 | one-time |
| 1000000 Translation Characters | $32.00 | one-time |
| 2500000 Translation Characters | $75.00 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $189.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Sweet app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 I like this app
- 👍 I love this app
- 👍 Nice and good dating app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 A very bad app, account banned immediately
- 🔋 Just looking forward for a better service
- 🐛 Actually good but I have not get any date

**Reported bugs**

- Account banned immediately
- Unable to get any dates

**Requested features**

- Improve service quality
- Provide more dates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat free?

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

### Is Elele free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat or Elele?

Elele is rated higher. Chat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Elele averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Chat or Elele have ads?

Elele shows ads; Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat or Elele?

Chat ships an update fortnightly, and Elele monthly. Most recently, Chat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elele on October 27, 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.*