# Chatochi vs Network Messenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Messenger at 100% against Chatochi's 0%. Network Messenger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Chatochi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Chatochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Messenger has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chatochi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Network Messenger's.

Chatochi ships an update every 3 months, Network Messenger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chatochi | Network Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatochi/id1473942885/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-messenger/id6739565676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riangelo de Cuba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473942884) | [Network Messenger Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651167828) |

## What reviewers say

### Chatochi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatochi/id1473942885)

Connect directly with participating companies and service providers. Send simple keyword requests to receive information, documents, or media. Companies can also send important notifications to users.

**Highlights:** Direct company contact, Keyword-based service requests, Receive text, images, documents, video, Push notifications from companies, Cross-platform messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-messenger/id6739565676)

Connect with your network through secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. Organize events, birthdays, and group chats in one place, with tools to sort and add context to your contacts. Enjoy real-time features and smart reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Voice and video calls, Event and group chat organization, Contact sorting with tags and notes, Soft location sharing, Smart reconnection reminders

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chatochi free?

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

### Is Network Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chatochi or Network Messenger?

Network Messenger is rated higher. Chatochi averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Network Messenger averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Chatochi or Network Messenger have ads?

Neither Chatochi nor Network Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chatochi or Network Messenger?

Chatochi ships an update every 3 months, and Network Messenger every 4 days. Most recently, Chatochi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Network Messenger on October 30, 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.*