Comparison

Dardashat vs Lotus

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

Head to head
About

Dardashat

Connect with new people from the Arab world in a secure and private environment. Engage in one-on-one chats or join diverse chat rooms, and share photos with friends. The app offers a simple design and prioritizes user safety with reporting features.

Highlights
  • Private and secure one-on-one chats
  • Diverse chat rooms for group interaction
  • Photo sharing with friends
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
  • High security and privacy standards
  • Reporting feature for abuse
Features
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Dardashat — the Arabic chat and meet-new-people app built for respectful, safe conversations. Meet people from across the Arab world, start a conversation with a simple request, and build real friendships in a community with clear rules. ◆ Discover Browse profiles and send a like or a chat request to anyone you'd like to get to know. ◆ Chat Requests No messages from strangers without your consent. Every conversation starts with a request you accept or decline, with filters for new, unread, and premium members. ◆ Private Chats Talk freely in private conversations and end any chat whenever you want. Pick a chat wallpaper that matches your style. ◆ Photo Sharing Send photos straight from your gallery or camera — or send them as view-once photos that disappear after a number of seconds you choose. ◆ Your Profile Choose your own photo or one of the ready-made avatars, add a bio and interests, and share your personal ID with whoever you like. ◆ Security & Privacy Your account and conversations are safe. Chat photos are visible only to you and the other person, and you're notified when someone screenshots a view-once photo. ◆ Report & Protection Report abuse with a capture taken from the conversation itself, delivered directly to our review team, and block anyone with a single tap. Violations are reviewed manually and result in an account ban. ◆ Premium An optional upgrade for an ad-free experience with unlimited photos and higher visibility. We keep improving the app and welcome your feedback and suggestions. Contact Us: ◆ Website: https://kaebs19.github.io/hala-page ◆ Privacy Policy: https://kaebs19.github.io/hala-page/privacy.html ◆ Terms of Use: https://kaebs19.github.io/hala-page/terms.html

About

Lotus

Connect with a secure and easy-to-use community for sharing ideas. Join now to be part of this growing network.

Highlights
  • Secure community
  • Easy idea exchange
  • User-friendly interface
  • Auto-renewable subscriptions
  • Subscription management
Features
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مجتمع لوتس هو الأسهل على الأطلاق عند التحدث عن الأمان وسهولة تبادل الأفكار, كن جزء من مجتمع لوتس الان! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month (29.99 SAR), and 3 month (69.99 SAR) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.lotusofficial.org • APPLE EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dardashat4 screens
Lotus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lotus at 5.0 against Dardashat's 3.8. Lotus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dardashat's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Dardashat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lotus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lotus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dardashat has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dardashat ships an update every 5 days, Lotus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dardashat versus Lotus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDardashatLotus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (78 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMohammed Saleh SablalSUHAIL MADKHALI

Customer experience

Dardashat

All ratings78 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Lotus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dardashat

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Quarterly$9.993 Months
7 purchases

Lotus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 3 Month plus subscription$14.993 Months
One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • 2,500 Coins$4.99
  • 4,000 Coins$6.99
Show 2 more
  • 8,000 Coins$12.99
  • 15,000 Coins$22.99

Questions

Is Dardashat free?
Dardashat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lotus free?
Lotus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dardashat or Lotus?
Lotus is rated higher. Dardashat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Lotus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dardashat or Lotus have ads?
Dardashat shows ads; Lotus does not.
Which is updated more often, Dardashat or Lotus?
Dardashat ships an update every 5 days, and Lotus weekly. Most recently, Dardashat was updated on September 11, 2026 and Lotus on August 21, 2026.

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