# MO Messager vs BatChat

The clearest difference is rating: BatChat at 3.5 against MO Messager's 2.5. BatChat also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MO Messager sells 41 one-off in-app purchases and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BatChat holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BatChat has 99 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MO Messager's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's.

MO Messager ships an update every 10 days, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MO Messager | BatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mo-messager/id1408526658/reviews) | **[3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [厦门默往科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408526657) | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) |

## What reviewers say

### MO Messager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mo-messager/id1408526658)

This private chat application offers secure communication with friends and acquaintances. It features end-to-end encryption, message recall, and screen capture notifications to ensure your conversations remain confidential and controlled.

**Highlights:** End-to-end message encryption, Message recall within 24 hours, Screen capture notifications, Timed message cleaning, Secret friend option, Application lock, Voice messages up to 180 seconds

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 默往币充值 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-40元 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $7.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-68元 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-88元 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-108元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 知识群聊-128元 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $22.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 months | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP-1个月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| super group-1 months | $39.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 3 months | $69.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $79.99 | one-time |
| super group-3 months | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $129.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 12months | $149.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $149.99 | one-time |
| super group-6 months | $179.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 12 months | $199.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $199.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $249.99 | one-time |
| super group-12 months | $299.99 | one-time |
| VIP-12个月 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $799.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $799.99 | one-time |
| 默往币充值 | $999.99 | one-time |
| 默往靓号 | $999.99 | one-time |


### BatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 💡 Unique features like screenshot alerts and self-destructing messages
- 💬 Good for social interaction and making friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and network errors
- 🐛 App not working or crashing
- 🐛 Some users report it's a scam or phishing software
- 🐛 Paid features for encryption
- 🐛 Frequent ads for non-members

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Adapt to landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MO Messager free?

MO Messager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MO Messager or BatChat?

BatChat is rated higher. MO Messager averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do MO Messager or BatChat have ads?

MO Messager shows ads; BatChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, MO Messager or BatChat?

MO Messager ships an update every 10 days, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, MO Messager was updated on September 22, 2026 and BatChat on September 21, 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.*