# Loose Chat vs オリカタ[orikata]

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: オリカタ[orikata] at none against Loose Chat's 1. オリカタ[orikata] also leads on ads (none vs shown). Loose Chat's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 49 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loose Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. オリカタ[orikata] asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loose Chat ships an update every 7 months, オリカタ[orikata] every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loose Chat | オリカタ[orikata] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loose-chat/id1331966002/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosei Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/319693641) | [orikata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435777933) |

## What reviewers say

### Loose Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loose-chat/id1331966002)

This app offers a secure messaging experience for one-on-one conversations. It allows for quick replies, handwritten messages, and widget support, ensuring a relaxed and private chat environment without connecting with strangers.

**Highlights:** Fast start, Easy reply, Handwritten messages, Handwritten stamps, Widget support, No stranger connections

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $0.99 | one-time |


### オリカタ[orikata]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orikata/id1435777934)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loose Chat free?

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

### Is オリカタ[orikata] free?

オリカタ[orikata] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Loose Chat or オリカタ[orikata] have ads?

Loose Chat shows ads; オリカタ[orikata] does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loose Chat or オリカタ[orikata]?

Loose Chat ships an update every 7 months, and オリカタ[orikata] every 49 months. Most recently, Loose Chat was updated on October 24, 2026 and オリカタ[orikata] on October 14, 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.*