Comparison

Shiku IM vs Mata Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shiku IM

A secure instant messaging app offering high concurrency and availability. It provides a full suite of communication features including text, voice, and video calls, with advanced privacy options and private cloud support.

Highlights
  • High concurrency and availability
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Burn after reading messages
  • Video and voice conferencing
  • Private cloud deployment
  • Group chat up to 10,000 members
Features
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This is an original instant messaging software with stable performance and features. 1. high concurrency: the measured concurrent number is above 20W, and it supports hundreds of millions of users. 2. high availability: the server does not need to restart for half a year, automatic load balancing. 3. function: mainstream IM has all the functions, and we still have none. 4. private cloud: support for privatization and deep customization, not subject to people. 5. high security: communication protocol adopts high intensity encryption algorithm, and chat records do not leak. 6. Support appointment meeting, voice conference, video conference, shared desktop, text chat in the meeting, member management, etc The specific functions are: 1. address book, supporting friend validation or non verification, two-dimensional code, label grouping, pulling black, my colleagues, public numbers, multiple entry, my phone sending messages to my computer, etc. 2. single chat, support message receipt, burn after reading, display read, message free, top, withdraw, video chat, search chat records, etc. 3. group chat, support bulletin, @ group members, group members, group validation, group nicknames, group management, number of readers, video conferencing, etc., to support 10000 people. 4. message, support long text, pictures, recording, video, business card, location, animation, archives, red packets, screenshots and other types. 5. Privacy, exclusive ownership of features such as delivery, read, burn after reading, end-to-end encryption, private groups, private group members, etc

About

Mata Chat

This app prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and anonymous registration. It offers secure chat features, including disappearing messages, screenshot notifications, and an app lock for added protection. Enjoy private voice and group chats without compromising your personal information.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted chats
  • No chat history saved
  • Anonymous registration
  • Screenshot notifications
  • Private app lock
  • Voice and group chat
Features
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Mata Chat是一款以用户隐私安全为核心而设计的聊天应用。 【聊天记录0保存】 在Mata Chat里,任何聊天记录都不会保存在服务器中,您个人的私密内容将交由您自己做主。 【私人安全码锁定】 私人 App 锁功能,您每次打开应用,都会根据需要输入安全码,防止他人肆意翻查您的手机,导致隐私内容泄露。 【100%匿名注册】 Mata Chat绝不索要用户手机号、IP地址等私密信息,您的身份完全保密。 【用户截图提醒】 当您和对方聊天时,若对方对聊天记录进行截图,将立刻发送通知给您,保护您说的每一句话。 【在线语音聊天】 在网络条件下,可以进行一对一语音电话聊天,使你的沟通更顺畅更直接更便利。 【群聊天】 可以邀请好友加入群聊,进行文字,语音等方式的聊天。 【客服邮箱】app@mata.ee Privacy is a privilege.

Screenshots

Shiku IM3 screens
Mata Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mata Chat at 9.0 against Shiku IM's 15.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shiku IM against 5.0 for Mata Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shiku IM versus Mata Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiku IMMata Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Shiku information technology co., LTDZhefu Fang

Customer experience

Shiku IM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mata Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shiku IM

No in-app purchases

None

Mata Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shiku IM free?
Shiku IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mata Chat free?
Mata Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shiku IM or Mata Chat?
Shiku IM and Mata Chat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shiku IM or Mata Chat have ads?
Neither Shiku IM nor Mata Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiku IM or Mata Chat?
Shiku IM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mata Chat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shiku IM was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mata Chat on November 2, 2026.

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