Offcha vs Yakkio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Offcha
Connect with others instantly without sharing personal contact details. Simply create a chat room and share the URL to start conversations with new or existing contacts. Ideal for events, temporary discussions, or replacing email.
- Anonymous group chat
- Shareable chat room URLs
- No contact information exchange
- Temporary chat rooms
- Event communication
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Ranked #1 in the Japanese search engine 'group chat'. ◆ What is Offcha ◆ Group chat made possible without exchanging your contact information. To start a chat, just share the group chat room URL. Even if you do NOT use any SNS, it's easy to join! Offcha is best instant messaging App! [Highly recommended for] - Start a group chat with people you have never met - Get in touch with someone at an event, even when you don't want to exchange your information or connect through social networks - Replacing (troublesome) e-mails - Create a chat room temporarily to kill time [How to use] 1. Create your chat room. 2. Share the URL to open SNS. (Closed messenge is OK like messenger) 3. Let's talk with friends!! * This service is not a dating / matching service. SNS (Twitter, KakaoTalk, Kik etc.) account information exchanges between unknown men and women are prohibited. * Users who violate the terms of use may get their account suspended semi-permanently. Let's enjoy communicating with the off-group chat "Offcha"!
Yakkio
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Yakkio is a fresh take on online discussion. It's a space to share thoughts, explore ideas, and join meaningful conversations, without noise, trolling, or doomscrolling. Focused Topics Each topic is built for focus. Start a discussion, ask a question, post a poll, or reply with your own take. Threads stay clean, conversations stay on track, and great ideas stand out. Direct Messaging Connect one-on-one with other members. Send messages, share media, and have private conversations that matter. Real-time read receipts and typing indicators keep conversations flowing naturally. No Clutter, Just Conversation Privacy Policy: https://yakkio.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://yakkio.com/legal/termsReal people. Honest conversation. Guided by tech.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offcha at none against Yakkio's 2. Yakkio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Yakkio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Offcha asks for nothing beyond the download.
Offcha ships an update every 6 weeks, Yakkio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Offcha | Yakkio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RAGNAROCK INC. | Steve Deacon |
In-app purchases
Offcha
No in-app purchases
Yakkio
- Yakkio Premium$4.991 Month
- Yakkio Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
