# Berkanan Messenger vs OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

The clearest difference is rating: OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat at 5.0 against Berkanan Messenger's 4.6. OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Berkanan Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Berkanan Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Berkanan Messenger has 272 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Berkanan Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Berkanan Messenger | OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berkanan-messenger/id1289061820/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlineharmony-bluetooth-chat/id6720348771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IZE, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323114550) | [LimeLime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002915290) |

## What reviewers say

### Berkanan Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berkanan-messenger/id1289061820)

Communicate with people nearby using Bluetooth, even without internet. This app enables group and private encrypted messaging, with messages relaying through other users' devices to extend range. It functions offline and requires no account registration.

**Highlights:** Nearby group and private messaging, Peer-to-peer message relay, Offline Bluetooth communication, Background notifications, No account registration required, Encrypted private messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Berkanan Premium | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative offline communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well without internet
- ✈️ Great for airplanes
- ✈️ Useful on cruise ships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text displays backwards
- 🐛 Inconsistent iOS version support
- 🐛 Call button issues
- 🐛 Long-tap crashes app
- 💰 Profile customization costs money

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription button unresponsive
- Incorrect device name display
- Text displays backwards (most recent at top)
- Struggles with different iOS versions
- App crashes on long-tap (iOS 17)

**Requested features**

- Option for chronological text display
- Low quality photo sending
- Groups/Group chat
- Private groups
- Image sending


### OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlineharmony-bluetooth-chat/id6720348771)

Connect with people nearby using Bluetooth, no internet required. Share text messages, voice notes, and even engage in video calls directly between devices. Ideal for situations with limited or no internet access.

**Highlights:** Offline messaging, Bluetooth video chat, Voice messages, Nearby group chat, Peer-to-peer privacy, Fast setup, Battery efficient

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OfflineHarmony Plus | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berkanan Messenger free?

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

### Is OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat free?

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Berkanan Messenger or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat?

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat is rated higher. Berkanan Messenger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Berkanan Messenger or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat have ads?

Neither Berkanan Messenger nor OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Berkanan Messenger or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat?

Berkanan Messenger ships an update every 2 weeks, and OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat weekly. Most recently, Berkanan Messenger was updated on November 3, 2026 and OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat on October 30, 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.*