# 小嘀咕 vs BatChat

The clearest difference is rating: 小嘀咕 at 5.0 against BatChat's 3.5. 小嘀咕 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). BatChat's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. 小嘀咕 asks for nothing beyond the download.

小嘀咕 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BatChat has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 小嘀咕's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's.

小嘀咕 ships an update monthly, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 小嘀咕 | BatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1464135760/reviews)** | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [红洋 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464135759) | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) |

## What reviewers say

### 小嘀咕

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1464135760)

A professional community for sharing and discovering the latest news, deals, and event information. Connect with others to find valuable updates and insights.

**Highlights:** Share news and deals, Discover event information, Community discussions, Find new content, Connect with users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 小嘀咕 free?

小嘀咕 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 小嘀咕 or BatChat?

小嘀咕 is rated higher. 小嘀咕 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do 小嘀咕 or BatChat have ads?

Neither 小嘀咕 nor BatChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 小嘀咕 or BatChat?

小嘀咕 ships an update monthly, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, 小嘀咕 was updated on October 8, 2026 and BatChat on October 17, 2026.

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