Comparison

MapChat vs Anonymous Friend

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

Head to head
About

MapChat

Features
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MapChat is the app that allows you to post your thoughts anonymously on a map. Check out your posts and other peoples posts around the globe.

About

Anonymous Friend

Connect with others in a private, respectful space for genuine conversations without sharing personal details. Control your interactions and choose who you talk to, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

Highlights
  • Anonymous one-on-one conversations
  • Private communication space
  • User control over interactions
  • Reporting and blocking tools
  • Active moderation
  • Community rating system
Features
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Sometimes you just need to talk. Not to people who know you, and not to people who expect something from you — just to someone who is ready to listen. Anonymous is a private communication space where real conversations happen in a safe and respectful environment. It’s designed to help people connect one-on-one while keeping personal information protected and minimizing pressure or expectations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ You can talk freely without sharing sensitive details like your real name or public profile. The focus stays on the conversation itself — simple, human, and genuine. Before each connection, you have control over who you talk to. You can choose to continue, skip, or end a conversation at any time, making every interaction fully optional and comfortable. People use Anonymous for many different reasons: to talk about life, share thoughts they don’t feel comfortable expressing elsewhere, practice a language, learn about another culture, or simply spend a few quiet minutes in conversation. Chats are private and designed with user safety in mind. You’re always in control — continue when it feels right, or move on whenever you want. To keep the space safe and respectful, Anonymous includes: Reporting and blocking tools Active moderation A rating system that helps build a trusted community Anonymous is not therapy and does not replace professional help. It’s simply a place where people can talk and be heard in a safe, private environment. Whether you want to share a thought, talk something through, or just have a quiet conversation, Anonymous gives you a simple way to connect.

Screenshots

MapChat3 screens
Anonymous Friend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapChat at none against Anonymous Friend's 3. MapChat also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Anonymous Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MapChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MapChat versus Anonymous Friend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapChatAnonymous Friend
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSolomon WoldegebrielAnonymous Friend LLC

In-app purchases

None

MapChat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Anonymous Friend

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Half-Year Subscription$89.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$159.991 Year

Questions

Is MapChat free?
MapChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anonymous Friend free?
Anonymous Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapChat or Anonymous Friend have ads?
Neither MapChat nor Anonymous Friend shows ads.

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