Raftr vs Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raftr
This platform enables users to connect with others, discover groups, resources, and events within private communities. It facilitates collaboration, direct communication with administrators, and easy access to important information like news and alerts.
- Discover people and groups
- Find resources and events
- Collaborate with peers
- Chat with community admins
- Access news and alerts
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Discover Raftr: a private community platform that allows members to discover people, groups, resources & events. Collaborate with your peers, chat with community admins and easily find information like upcoming events, news, alerts and more – all from one easy-to-use app. At Raftr, we believe everyone should have access to a safe & supportive network for personal growth and community development. Download the app today and find your community so you can start building meaningful, long term connections.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Connect with like-minded individuals and discover vibrant communities. Share your thoughts, jokes, and memes anonymously, fostering authentic interactions. Engage in direct messages and build connections within your chosen groups.
- Community discovery
- Anonymous posting
- Direct messaging
- Meme creation
- Joke sharing
- Authentic self-expression
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Sidechat is the best way to connect with the communities that matter to you most. Create memes, post jokes, share thoughts, slide into DMs, and more. All posts, comments, and messages are anonymous, so feel free to be your most authentic. Terms of Service: https://sidechat.notion.site/Sidechat-Terms-of-Use-d2f718ddad2f403b85bba67078fbdf18
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ at 4.6 against Raftr's 3.2. Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 53) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Raftr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Raftr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ has 5.1K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Raftr's written reviews are positive against 24% of Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Raftr ships an update every 10 days, Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raftr | Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (53 ratings) | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 24.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 5.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Raftr, Inc | Flower Ave Inc |
Customer experience
Raftr
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Bugs and requests
Raftr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification code not being sent
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Accounts being locked out for no reason
Requested features
3 requests- Allow users to kick out disruptive members from group chats
- Improve content moderation to address harassment and hate speech
- Provide more options for non-college users to access the app
In-app purchases
Raftr
No in-app purchases
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Sidechat Monthly (Early Bird)$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
