Comparison

Charlie vs Ch@t

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

Head to head
About

Charlie

Enhance security and manage access with this app, which works alongside a companion application to streamline visitor check-ins. It allows for proactive notifications, visitor details, and the ability to accept or reject entries, improving security for homes and workplaces.

Highlights
  • Visitor notifications
  • View visitor details
  • Accept or reject visitors
  • Pre-approvals
  • Camera and IoT integration
  • Visitor book replacement
  • Occurrence book for guarded sites
Features
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Charlie is an app that works in conjunction with the Charlie Checkpoint app to create an informed and proactive security process. Charlie aims to improve security and controlled access in a social and friendly manner. A companion to visitors and stern deterrent to intruders. Charlie enhances the visitor check-in process and enables proactive security at home or work. Charlie not only replaces the visitor book but ensures that those being visited are proactively informed avoiding unwanted or surprise visits. Charlie features include: • Visitor notifications • View details of visitor • Accept or Reject visitor • Pre-approvals • Camera and IOT integration The benefits of Charlie are: • Seamless integration between checkpoint and destination. • Detailed reporting and business intelligence. • Custom configuration of checkpoint and destinations. • Improved processes and security. • Real time updates and communication including pro-active alerts. • Enhanced audit trail. Charlie can be used as a: • Simple visitor book replacement for either or both pedestrians and vehicles. • Visitor management system enabling approval or rejection of visitors. • An Occurrence Book for guarded sites. • A tool for logging foot patrols pass certain checkpoints. • Guard “awake and alert” monitoring tool.

About

Ch@t

Features
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Ch@t is a social discovery and dating app designed to help people connect through conversation, personality, and shared perspectives. Instead of swiping through profiles and sending generic introductions, Ch@t encourages users to learn more about each other before a conversation begins. — HOW IT WORKS — Every profile includes SpeedDate — three questions written by the user. These questions help introduce interests, viewpoints, and personality in a more meaningful way. When you discover someone in Browse, you can answer their SpeedDate questions to express interest. The other person reviews your responses and decides whether to continue the conversation. This creates a more intentional introduction process and helps people learn more about one another before connecting. — FEATURES — DATES Manage your SpeedDate activity in one place. Review responses received from other users, keep track of responses you have submitted, and manage ongoing interactions. BROWSE Explore verified profiles and discover people nearby. View SpeedDate questions before deciding whether to respond. INBOX Keep all conversations organised in one place. Manage active chats, archive conversations, and control who can interact with you. MESSAGING Communicate through direct messaging, reactions, threaded replies, photos, and GIFs. PROFILE Create your profile, upload photos, and personalise your SpeedDate questions. Face verification helps confirm that profiles belong to real people. Photo moderation helps maintain community standards. PRIVACY & SAFETY Manage visibility settings, block unwanted contacts, access reporting tools, and use the Safety Centre whenever needed. Users can import contacts and prevent unwanted interactions before they occur. PREMIUM Optional premium features provide access to additional discovery tools, enhanced profile controls, boosts, roses, advanced filters, and expanded activity limits. — SAFETY FIRST — Ch@t is intended for users aged 18 and older. User safety is a core part of the platform. Profiles undergo age and face verification before becoming visible within the community. Users can block and report profiles at any time, and content moderation is actively enforced to help maintain a respectful environment. The Safety Centre provides guidance, resources, and reporting tools directly within the app. Support is available through Settings → Support & Legal. Whether you are looking to meet new people, expand your social circle, or start meaningful conversations, Ch@t provides a structured way to connect through shared interests and thoughtful responses. Download Ch@t and start the conversation. — SUBSCRIPTIONS & PAYMENTS — Premium features are available as optional in-app purchases processed through Apple. Pricing is displayed before purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled at any time through your Apple ID settings. — SUPPORT — Support and legal resources are available directly within the app through Settings → Support & Legal.

Screenshots

Charlie4 screens
Ch@t4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charlie at none against Ch@t's 7. Ch@t's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ch@t sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Charlie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charlie ships an update every 2 months, Ch@t fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Charlie versus Ch@t: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharlieCh@t
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppCapital Pty LtdPH CREATIONS SOFTWARE (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Charlie

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Ch@t

One-time7
  • 3 Roses$0.99
  • 1 Boost$0.99
  • 10 Roses$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 3 Boosts$1.99
  • Premium Access$3.99
  • 25 Roses$4.99
  • 7 Boosts$4.99

Questions

Is Charlie free?
Charlie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ch@t free?
Ch@t is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Charlie or Ch@t have ads?
Neither Charlie nor Ch@t shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charlie or Ch@t?
Charlie ships an update every 2 months, and Ch@t fortnightly. Most recently, Charlie was updated on October 9, 2026 and Ch@t on October 14, 2026.

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