BLE Messenger vs Gossiip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Messenger
Connect with nearby users without Wi-Fi or radio networks. Share photos, sound data, and messages securely with end-to-end encryption. Resume conversations and receive notifications even when the app is in the background.
- Connect without Wi-Fi or radio
- Secure encrypted messaging
- Share photos and sound data
- Resume conversations
- Background notifications
- Delete sent messages
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This app does not necessary for wi-fi or radio network. Can be easily detecting users and connect by nearby users. Can use to setting to that. Alert, notification, or notification previews. Conversation can be easily resumed, You can reconnect to users. When app is background, notification to your device. And You can share the photos and recorded sound data to other user. You can share the timeline for friends and yourself. record is can be sent like and erase. Implemented to Encrypt function. You can sent secure message. Even if a wrong message is sent to the partner, it's OK! It can be eliminated from an option. Let's you start to the conversation, and share!!
Gossiip
This social messaging app enables communication over short distances using Bluetooth technology, ideal for areas with no Wi-Fi or phone signal. Connect with others nearby for free, receive notifications when users are in range, and enjoy private conversations.
- Bluetooth (BLE) messaging
- Short-distance communication
- Offline chat capability
- Proximity notifications
- Free to use
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Join the millions who love to chat! Gossiip is the new way to social message using Bluetooth (BLE) technology. Chat over short distances, normally Bluetooth supports connections up to 10-20m (30-60ft). Where you have no WiFi or phone signal, Gossiip can help. - Chat for FREE! - Social chat? - Flirt across the room? - Chat to loved ones? Get notified when a user of Gossiip is in chat distance. Get notified if someone is trying to chat to you. Gossiip is Ideal for travelling overseas, festivals, sports, rural communities and much more. Enjoy :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BLE Messenger at none against Gossiip's shown. BLE Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BLE Messenger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gossiip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BLE Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, Gossiip every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Messenger | Gossiip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ohkubo Yuhei | MARK MANSER |
Customer experience
BLE Messenger
Gossiip
In-app purchases
BLE Messenger
- Background color$0.99
Gossiip
- Remove Ads$2.99
