CMG Chat vs Beam by Marshall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMG Chat
Connect with other users directly within matches or through private conversations. This application also provides access to live support for assistance.
- Direct chat within matches
- Private messaging
- Live support access
- Social networking
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CMG Chat application allows users to talk directly to other CMG users within each match as well privately. Live support is also available through this app.
Beam by Marshall
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Welcome to Beam by Marshall. Founded in 1909, the Marshall Group has a turnover of £2.6bn and over 6,300 employees. Headquartered on a 900-acre site in Cambridge, Marshall has three principal arms to the business: Aerospace and Defence; Property; and Ventures. Whilst we are very proud of our past, we're laser focussed on the future - whether that's creating new products, embracing emerging technology, entering new markets or attracting the brightest young talent to join our award-winning Apprenticeship Programme. Work with us and find out more about us: Download Beam by Marshall to see the latest news and innovation from across the breadth of the Marshall Group. Stay up to date about our latest vacancies, events and services. There is much more to come in the Beam app. Beam by Marshall – the app for customers, partners, associates, and those interested in the Marshall Group.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beam by Marshall at fortnightly against CMG Chat's every 3 months. CMG Chat's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CMG Chat ships an update every 3 months, Beam by Marshall fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMG Chat | Beam by Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CheckMate Gaming LLC | Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited |
In-app purchases
CMG Chat
No in-app purchases
Beam by Marshall
No in-app purchases
Questions
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