MOTI Chat vs AVANCE Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOTI Chat
This app combines messaging, payments, and video calls for professionals and customers. It allows businesses to get paid for services directly, while customers can find experts for career and personal growth. Features include secure messaging, booking, and private video calls with optional recording.
- Direct messaging with payments
- Booking and schedule management
- Private 1-on-1 video calls
- Real-time video recording
- Per-minute or time-limited calls
- In-call payment requests
- Approved contacts only
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MOTI is the best combined messaging, payment and video chat experience on mobile. Businesses and professionals can speak with their customers and get paid for their services without haggling or invoicing. Customers can find professionals and experts to help them level up in their careers and personal lives. Professionals in various fields use MOTI, such as lawyers, teachers, doctors, musicians, celebrities, tutors, therapists, motivational speakers, and life coaches. If you’re already running a business and have an existing client base, MOTI will expand your availability and untether you from your office. MOTI features: * Direct Messaging with Direct Payments, Booking Requests, and Image & File attachments * Book calls based on a user’s availability and schedule management for Pro users * Private 1-on-1 video calls * A unique realtime video recording feature that lets either party record the chat directly to their phone - as long as the other person grants you permission * Landscape and Portrait video chat & recording * Recording status icons at the bottom of the screen shows you which users are recording * Recorded videos are saved directly to your photo library * Pro Users can set a per-minute rate, and every call is timed (rounded up to the minute) * Standard Users can set a time limit so they know they will only get charged a maximum amount * Calls can be stopped by either party at any time, and Standard Users only pay for the time you use * Pro Users can request payments from their customer during a call * Pro Users can choose not to charge a per-minute rate using the "Cover Call Fee" feature, and use in-call payment requests to get paid * Standard Users can call other Standard Users; the user that requests the call must pay the per-minute fee * Anyone with a U.S. bank account can become a Pro User * A minimalist split screen video chat view so both parties can see each other clearly * Fullscreen mode for when you want to focus on the other person * Add contacts from people you know in your device's address book, or search for them by name or username * Only approved contacts can book, call, or message each other so you won't get random requests from strangers * Rate the other person at the end of a call with a simple star rating with the option to include a written review * 3 visibility modes: Visible to All, Visible to Favorites only, or Invisible to all * Maintain a call history, favorites list, and contacts list in a familiar way that you are already used to on your phone * A statements page shows you a monthly summary of how much you're spending or earning * Apple Pay is supported as a payment method
AVANCE Global
This event companion app provides schedules, venue maps, and networking tools. Access exclusive promotions and use your digital ID for sessions and perks. Stay informed and connected throughout your event experience.
- Full agenda access
- Speaker and location details
- Networking opportunities
- Exclusive promotions and discounts
- Digital ID for sessions and perks
- Venue maps
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AVANCE – Your all-in-one event companion AVANCE puts every detail of your event right in your pocket. From schedules and venue maps to exclusive offers and networking opportunities, our app is designed to make your experience seamless, smart, and unforgettable. What you can do with AVANCE: - Stay informed – Access the full agenda, speakers, and location details anytime. - Connect instantly – Meet the right people, grow your network, and keep in touch effortlessly. - Unlock exclusive promotions – Enjoy discounts and deals only available through the app. - Go digital with your ID – Your personal Digital ID is your key to sessions, perks, and experiences. Whether you’re attending a conference, festival, or private gathering, AVANCE keeps you connected, informed, and one step ahead. Download now and make the most out of your event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MOTI Chat at none against AVANCE Global's shown. MOTI Chat also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 4). AVANCE Global's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AVANCE Global holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOTI Chat has 132 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of MOTI Chat's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVANCE Global's.
MOTI Chat ships an update fortnightly, AVANCE Global every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOTI Chat | AVANCE Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (132 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MOTI Technologies LLC | Owtech LLC |
Customer experience
MOTI Chat
AVANCE Global
Bugs and requests
MOTI Chat
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login blocked due to unusual activity
- Inaccurate pricing leading to surprise charges
Requested features
2 requests- Add a price per call option
- More usable upgrades
AVANCE Global
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MOTI Chat
No in-app purchases
AVANCE Global
No in-app purchases





