# Footsies vs Chapchat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chapchat at 100% against Footsies's 40%. Chapchat also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2). Footsies's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Footsies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chapchat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chapchat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Footsies's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chapchat's.

Footsies ships an update every 3 weeks, Chapchat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Footsies | Chapchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsies/id1170967565/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapchat-interactive-stories/id6504674936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Estevez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070445104) | [Fujian Zhihui Yunxue Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748077258) |

## What reviewers say

### Footsies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsies/id1170967565)

Engage in a playful, interactive game directly within your messaging app. Compete to build tension, strategically use game mechanics, and enjoy animated exchanges. Unlock all content with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Playable within iMessage, Animated emoji-style footsie videos, Tension scale and goal system, Customizable gameplay options (countdown, freeze), Ditto button for quick replies, In-app purchase for full content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |


### Chapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapchat-interactive-stories/id6504674936)

Engage in a romance where you control every decision. Type your own responses to shape unique story branches and craft a personalized love adventure with diverse genres and immersive visuals.

**Highlights:** Customized storylines, User-typed responses, Immersive visual novel experience, Diverse story genres, Choice-driven narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChapChat Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Book Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Book Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 550Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 150 Book Tokens | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1500Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Footsies free?

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

### Is Chapchat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Footsies or Chapchat?

Chapchat is rated higher. Footsies averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Chapchat averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Footsies or Chapchat have ads?

Neither Footsies nor Chapchat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Footsies or Chapchat?

Footsies ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chapchat every 4 weeks. Most recently, Footsies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chapchat on October 20, 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.*