Jami vs AirChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jami
This is a free communication platform prioritizing privacy through end-to-end encryption. It offers secure instant messaging, audio/video calls, and file sharing. The app supports multi-device usage and can function as a SIP client.
- Instant messaging
- Audio and video calls
- Photo and file sharing
- Group conversations
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-device support
- SIP client functionality
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Jami is a free, unified communication platform that puts privacy first. Built on end-to-end encryption, Jami keeps your conversations secure and your personal data private. Features: - Instant messaging - Audio and video calls - Photo and file sharing - Group conversations and video conferences - End-to-end encrypted communications Multi-device support: - Use Jami on multiple devices - Sync your conversations seamlessly - Link devices to your account Additional capabilities: - Works as a SIP client For more information, visit https://jami.net Jami is published under the GPL license, version 3 or higher. Copyright © Savoir-faire Linux Inc.
AirChat
Communicate with others nearby using WiFi or Bluetooth, even without an internet connection. Share messages, photos, and engage in group chats or private messages. Enjoy games and utilize multi-window features on your iPad.
- Internet-free messaging
- Photo sharing
- Group and private chats
- In-app games
- iPad multi-window support
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AirChat connects you to people nearby and allows you to send and receive chat messages over WiFi or Bluetooth. Perfect for situations when you have no internet connection, like on a plane or when travelling abroad. Messages are sent directly to each device and encrypted end-to-end, so your privacy is guaranteed. Features: -> Send messages directly to your friends, no internet required -> Send and save photos to your device -> Group chats and private DMs -> Play games with your friends -> Take full advantage of your iPad's screen with multiple windows
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AirChat at 4.3 against Jami's 3.7. Jami's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. AirChat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jami asks for nothing beyond the download.
AirChat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Jami's written reviews are positive against 47% of AirChat's.
Jami ships an update every 3 weeks, AirChat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jami | AirChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (91 ratings) | 4.3 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savoir-faire Linux | Mark DiFranco |
Customer experience
Jami
AirChat
In-app purchases
Jami
No in-app purchases
AirChat
- Game - Word Attack$0.99
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
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- Large Tip$5.99
