# botim vs GoChat Messenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoChat Messenger at 62% against botim's 22%. GoChat Messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). botim's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (52K vs 5.5K). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. botim sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and GoChat Messenger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoChat Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: botim has 52K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of botim's written reviews are positive against 62% of GoChat Messenger's.

botim ships an update every 6 days, GoChat Messenger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | botim | GoChat Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gochat-messenger/id1536700017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Algento Cloud Computing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186143621) | [Emirates Telecommunications Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/487285094) |

## What reviewers say

### botim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers high-definition voice and video calls with AI enhancements and secure messaging. It also integrates financial services for easy money transfers, bill payments, and a multi-currency prepaid card. An AI companion assists with various tasks, making communication and money management seamless.

**Highlights:** HD voice and video calls, AI filters and effects, Secure messaging with AI translation, Local and international money transfers, Multi-currency prepaid card, 24/7 AI assistant

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOTIM VIP Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Botim VIP Monthly Offers | $1.49 | per month |
| BOTIM Family Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Botim Family Monthly Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| BOTIM VIP Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Diamonds 99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Year | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great voice quality
- 💡 Only option for VOIP in UAE
- 👍 Reliable for family calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent call disconnections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with paid subscription
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Inability to delete account
- Compatibility issues with iOS 12 and newer
- Calls not connecting on mobile data

**Requested features**

- Group video calling
- Bluetooth headset compatibility
- Desktop app version
- Improved notification system


### GoChat Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gochat-messenger/id1536700017)

Connect with friends and family globally through high-quality voice and video calls, secure messaging, and file sharing. Enjoy interactive social features and earn rewards for app usage.

**Highlights:** Secure VoIP calls, Global connectivity, Group chats, HD video calls, Live voice chat rooms, File sharing, Earn rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $1.39 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $13.99 | per year |
| Cactus Boi | $1.99 | one-time |
| Care Bears: Tasty Peach Love | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grandma Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mr. Men Little Miss | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tasty Peach Holidays | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Good call quality
- 💡 Useful for communication in UAE

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs on iOS 12.5.7
- 🔋 Battery drain issues on iPhone 13 Pro
- 🔒 Privacy concerns over content ownership

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on older iPhone models
- Verification code not being received
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Group video calling
- Improved video and audio quality
- Seamless integration with AirPods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is botim free?

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

### Is GoChat Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, botim or GoChat Messenger?

GoChat Messenger is rated higher. botim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while GoChat Messenger averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do botim or GoChat Messenger have ads?

botim shows ads; GoChat Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, botim or GoChat Messenger?

botim ships an update every 6 days, and GoChat Messenger every 3 weeks. Most recently, botim was updated on September 25, 2026 and GoChat Messenger on September 22, 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.*