SpiChat (Lite) vs Hob Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpiChat (Lite)
This app enables instant messaging with users on the same WiFi network. It allows for direct chats or sending 'Spy Messages' containing text and photos to online or offline contacts. Users can sign in with various social accounts.
- WiFi network discovery
- Online/Offline status
- Direct chat invitations
- Text and photo Spy Messages
- Spy Message archiving
- Sign in with AppleID, Google, or Facebook
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It's very simple to use. Just provide a username and a photo (of yourself preferably), then join any WiFi network and let the app discover other users on the same network. You can either be "Online" or "Offline. You can invite others "Online" users to chat or send them Spy Messages in case they don't feel like chatting rigth now, or you can send Spy Messages to "Offline" users. A Spy Message can contain both text and photo. Spy messages will remain archived until you actually decide to delete them. Remember thought, you are allowed to send a limited number of Spy Messages per user! So think carefully what you want say or show! You can sign in with AppleID, Google or Facebook. Have fun!! - (Only the full version of the App can process Spy Messages.)
Hob Chat
Connect and chat with people globally through fast, simple instant messaging. Enjoy smooth, secure, and reliable text communication in one-on-one or group conversations with a clean, user-friendly interface.
- Instant messaging
- One-on-one chats
- Group conversations
- Real-time messaging
- User-friendly interface
- Secure communication
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Connect and chat with people from around the world using our fast and simple instant messaging app. Whether you're talking oneonone or in a group, you can send messages in real time with a clean and user-friendly interfaceNo complicated features . just smooth, secure, and reliable text chat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hob Chat at 5.0 against SpiChat (Lite)'s 4.0. Hob Chat also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). SpiChat (Lite)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Hob Chat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. SpiChat (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hob Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
SpiChat (Lite) ships an update every 3 months, Hob Chat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpiChat (Lite) | Hob Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexios Vasileiadis | 致远 马 |
Customer experience
SpiChat (Lite)
Hob Chat
In-app purchases
SpiChat (Lite)
No in-app purchases
Hob Chat
- 15000 gold coins$0.99
- Exclusive gift for new users$0.99
- 90000 gold coins$5.99
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- 150000 gold coins$9.99
- New user advanced gifts$9.99
- New user supreme gift$19.99
- 450000 gold coins$29.99
- 900000 gold coins$59.99
- 1500000 gold coins$99.99
