Comparison

Letstalk IM vs BatChat

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

Head to head
About

Letstalk IM

Secure and private communication for individuals and businesses globally. Offers multiple encryption layers for messages and calls, cross-device support, and advanced chat settings. Share files, save important messages, and utilize disappearing messages for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Multiple encryption layers
  • Cross-device support
  • Multi-account management
  • Safe Box for message storage
  • Burn after read messages
  • Scheduled message sending
  • Customizable chat settings
Features
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Letstalk provides free, no advertisement communication services with multiple encryptions for individuals or businesses around the world. Others cannot get your profile, messages, or calls under multiple security encryptions. Letstalk supports cross-device, multi-account management, and the variety of chat settings. • Send a post about your life: Share files or latest news to your friends or family in the chatroom. • No more losing important messages: Save the message to the Safe Box and set a password for the security. • Account management: Log in to all your accounts on the same device and switch at any time. • Let messages disappear automatically: Send the ""Burn after read"" message or set the message preserve time, deleting the message when expired. • Send the greetings or remind someone on time: Preset the text and sending time, the message will be sent automatically when expires. • Want to express your feeling: Send a sticker or adjust the display size of text, make your messages vividly. Want to know more about Letstalk? • Letstalk: https://www.letstalk.net/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetstalkIM/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalk.im/

About

BatChat

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encrypted communication for both personal and professional use. It features private chat modes, encrypted file storage, and high-definition calls, ensuring data security and privacy.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Private chat mode with screenshot alerts
  • Encrypted local file storage
  • Multimedia file transfer
  • HD encrypted voice and video calls
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Virtual avatar creation
Features
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Bat is a professional encrypted messaging app. Built on years of technical expertise, we are committed to delivering efficient and secure communication experiences to users worldwide. We adopt high-strength encryption technology and comprehensive communication features to provide professional protection for users’ information security. Security Protection Full-Process Encrypted Communication – Messages and files are transmitted with encryption, ensuring their security during transfer. Private Chat Mode – Customizable chat retention rules, with screenshot detection alerts. Encrypted Space – Locally encrypted storage for important files and memos, safeguarding data security. Core Features Multimedia Transmission – High-speed encrypted transfer of text, images, voice, video and files. HD Calling – Smooth encrypted voice and video calls, supporting group calls. Multi-Device Sync – Simultaneous login on mobile, PC and tablet for seamless message synchronization. Innovative Interaction Virtual Avatar – Create your exclusive virtual identity for more fun interactions. Custom Watermark Camera – Add anti-counterfeit traceable watermarks to captured images, protecting copyright and authenticity. Technology & Advantages Encryption Technology – Advanced encryption algorithms for secure group and personal communication. Stability & Reliability – Smooth and stable communication services powered by profound technical accumulation. Full-Scenario Adaptation – Meets diverse needs including daily personal communication and enterprise team collaboration. Application Scenarios Enterprise Teams – Business file sharing, internal communication, remote project collaboration. Daily Socializing – Private conversations with family and friends, protecting personal privacy. Brand Promise Years of technical accumulation and professional encryption protection to safeguard your communication security. Download Bate now and experience the perfect blend of professional secure communication and fun social interaction.

Screenshots

Letstalk IM4 screens
BatChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BatChat at 86% against Letstalk IM's 34%. BatChat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Letstalk IM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Letstalk IM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Letstalk IM holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 99 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Letstalk IM's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Letstalk IM ships an update fortnightly, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Letstalk IM versus BatChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetstalk IMBatChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (101 ratings) — better3.5 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101 — better99
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB277 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLetstalk Technology LimitedChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Letstalk IM

All ratings101 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative56.7%

BatChat

All ratings99 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Letstalk IM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BatChat

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Cannot log in
  • Network connection issues
  • Cannot send messages
  • App not opening
  • Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers
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  • Download issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Adapt to landscape mode

In-app purchases

None

Letstalk IM

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

BatChat

One-time27
  • 1月的免广告服务$0.99
  • 1个月靓号服务$1.99
  • 200MB月容量套餐$3.99
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  • 50BF币$6.99
  • 500MB月容量套餐$7.99
  • 蝙蝠1个月VIP$9.99
  • 12个月聊天气泡$9.99
  • 1024MB月容量套餐$12.99
  • 1月自动签到服务$14.99
  • 3个月VIP$29.99
  • 198Bat币$29.99
  • 1年靓号服务$29.99
  • 形象月卡$29.99
  • 200M收藏容量$39.99
  • 1个月群机器人$39.99
  • 终身免广告服务$45.00
  • 6个月VIP$59.99
  • 398Bat币$59.99
  • 6个月的自动任务服务$69.99
  • 588Bat币$79.99
  • 500M收藏容量套餐$89.99
  • 1年SVIP$99.99
  • 1年自动签到服务$129.99
  • 3个月群机器人$129.99
  • 1024M收藏容量$149.99
  • 6个月群机器人$249.99
  • 12个月群机器人$499.99

Questions

Is Letstalk IM free?
Letstalk IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatChat free?
BatChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Letstalk IM or BatChat?
Letstalk IM is rated higher. Letstalk IM averages 3.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.
Do Letstalk IM or BatChat have ads?
Neither Letstalk IM nor BatChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Letstalk IM or BatChat?
Letstalk IM ships an update fortnightly, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Letstalk IM was updated on October 12, 2026 and BatChat on October 13, 2026.

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