Messenger Kids vs BRIX Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messenger Kids
A secure messaging app designed for children, offering creative tools for communication and video calls. Parents have full control over contacts and usage, ensuring a safe and worry-free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.
- Parental control dashboard
- Kid-friendly filters and effects
- Creative expression tools (stickers, GIFs, drawing)
- Usage time limits
- No phone number required
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Messenger Kids — Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Parent Dashboard: Parents can manage their kids' contact list, and monitor messages on the Messenger Kids app. When kids block contacts, parents are notified. Fun Filters: Kid-friendly filters, reactions, and sound effects make video chats with friends and family even better. Worry Free: Parents can set usage limits when it’s bedtime, and there are no in app-purchases or ads. Creative Convos: Stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools give kids more ways to express themselves. Easy Start: No phone number required. We’re always working to improve Messenger Kids. If you’d like to share any feedback with us or for more information, visit messengerkids.com.
BRIX Chat
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A modern messaging app for teams on the move. BRIX Chat is the internal messaging app built to simplify communication across your teams — wherever they are. Whether on a job site, in the warehouse, or at the office, your employees can chat, share files, and stay in sync — all within a 100% professional environment. One-on-one or group chats - Start direct conversations or create topic-based group chats by project or department - Keep a clear and searchable history of your internal discussions Easy file sharing - Send photos, documents, or links directly in the chat - Quickly access shared attachments when you need them BRIX Chat takes your internal communication to the next level. Improve responsiveness, clarity, and team cohesion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Messenger Kids at #88 against BRIX Chat's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Messenger Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, BRIX Chat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messenger Kids | BRIX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (116K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 116K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Brix App |
Bugs and requests
Messenger Kids
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to send/receive messages and photos
- Frequent disconnections and 'reconnecting' issues
- Glitches with group calls and games
- Problems with account creation and login
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customization of chat colors, backgrounds, and emojis
- Add a 'do not disturb' mode
- Increase video recording time limit
- Improve search and contact management
- Integrate with other social platforms like Facebook
BRIX Chat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Messenger Kids
No in-app purchases
BRIX Chat
No in-app purchases
