Comparison

Eclipse vs Random Chat & AddChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Connect with people globally through interest-based chat rooms and direct messaging. Share media, create polls, and send virtual gifts in a moderated community. Offers safety tools for controlled interactions.

Highlights
  • Interest-based chat rooms
  • Direct messaging with voice notes
  • High-quality photo and video sharing
  • GIF creation and polls
  • Virtual gifts
  • Screenshot alerts
Features
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Eclipse Chat is a global messaging platform designed to help people connect through interest-based conversations and community chat rooms. Join active public rooms focused on shared topics and participate in real-time discussions with a diverse community. Create an account to build connections, manage your conversations, and personalize your experience. For more direct communication, Eclipse Chat offers messaging with support for voice notes, high-quality photos, and live video sharing. Safety tools allow you to control your interactions, including the ability to block and report users at any time. Eclipse Chat includes features that enhance communication and creativity: • Media sharing, including voice messages • Interactive tools such as GIF creation and polls • Virtual gifts with personalized messages • Screenshot alerts and message controls for added transparency Our community spaces are actively moderated to promote respectful and constructive conversations. Clear reporting tools and ongoing review processes help maintain a safe environment for all users. Connect through shared interests, communicate responsibly, and be part of a moderated global community with Eclipse Chat.

About

Random Chat & AddChat

Easily find and add new Snapchat friends to boost your streaks. Create a profile with your Snapchat details and discover users nearby. The app prioritizes security with reporting features and account management.

Highlights
  • Discover new Snapchat friends
  • Filter users by proximity
  • Create a user profile
  • Report fraudulent profiles
  • Login with Snapchat account
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Meet new people, talk to strangers, and add new Snapchat friends - all in one app. Browse real profiles nearby or anywhere in the world, start talking in seconds, and keep the conversation alive with streaks. WHY STRK Verified people, not bots Face verification keeps fake profiles and bots out, so the person you match with is real. Report or block anyone, anytime. Discover Browse profiles near you or around the world. Filter by age, gender and distance to find people you actually want to talk to. Chat your way Send messages, voice notes and GIFs one-on-one - or jump into a live group Room and talk with everyone at once. Streaks worth keeping Every day you talk, your streak grows. Climb the Streakboard and race your friends to the top. Add new Snapchat friends Share your Snapchat username on your profile and get discovered by people looking for new friends to add. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your profile - photo, bio, age and interests 2. Verify your face so people know you are real 3. Start discovering and talking Free to use. Go Platinum for unlimited messages, profile boosts, advanced filters and to see who visited your profile. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Snapchat or Snap Inc. STRK offers auto-renewable weekly, monthly, and 3-month subscriptions (Premium and Platinum tiers). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or canceled at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://strk.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://strk.app/privacy

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Random Chat & AddChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Chat & AddChat at 4.3 against Eclipse's 3.7. Random Chat & AddChat also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 67%). Eclipse's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Random Chat & AddChat sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Chat & AddChat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 475 and 194 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 79% of Random Chat & AddChat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 8 days, Random Chat & AddChat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Eclipse versus Random Chat & AddChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseRandom Chat & AddChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (475 ratings)4.3 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.6% of reviews78.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings475 — better194
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB146 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperYaroslav DukalAhmet Cabak

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings475 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative29.9%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive66.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative30.7%

Random Chat & AddChat

All ratings194 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Eclipse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues, including inability to reset passwords
  • Disappearing messages and inconsistent chat history
  • Compatibility problems with older devices and operating systems
  • Unreliable push notifications and in-app alerts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and manage private chat rooms
  • Earn stars/currency through regular chatting
  • Improved search and discovery of chat rooms
  • Multilingual support for global user base
  • Roulette-style random user matching feature

Random Chat & AddChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Eclipse

One-time5
  • 1k stars pack$0.99
  • 6k stars pack$5.99
  • 10k stars pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 20k stars pack$19.99
  • 50k stars pack$49.99
13 purchases

Random Chat & AddChat

Subscriptions6
  • Premium 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Week$12.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Monthly Platinum$29.991 Month
  • Platinum 3 Months$49.993 Months
One-time7
  • 1 Hour Boost$0.99
  • 500 Diamonds$1.99
  • 1000 Diamonds$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 24 Hour Boost$2.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$3.99
  • 2000 Diamonds$4.99
  • 10000 Diamonds$9.99

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Chat & AddChat free?
Random Chat & AddChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Random Chat & AddChat?
Random Chat & AddChat is rated higher. Eclipse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while Random Chat & AddChat averages 4.3 from 194 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Random Chat & AddChat have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Random Chat & AddChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Random Chat & AddChat?
Eclipse ships an update every 8 days, and Random Chat & AddChat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on September 24, 2026 and Random Chat & AddChat on September 25, 2026.

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