# Chat vs Private Connect

The clearest difference is device support: Chat at 2 against Private Connect's —. Private Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat | Private Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-in/id1083597720/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KALE ILERI TEKNOLOJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225949637) | [TASDEMIRLER MIMARLIK REKLAM INSAAT SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890899023) |

## 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


### Private Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-connect/id6755179270)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat free?

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

### Is Private Connect free?

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

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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.*