Comparison

Royal Message vs Chot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Royal Message

A modern messaging app for fast, simple, and private communication without requiring a phone number or email. It offers real-time chats, group messaging, and customizable features with encrypted data transmission.

Highlights
  • No phone number or email registration
  • Real-time messaging
  • Group chats up to 1024 members
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Customizable chat backgrounds and bubble colors
  • Optional screenshot protection
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Royal Message is a modern messaging app designed for fast and simple communication. No phone number required. No email address required. No traditional registration process. Simply start the app, add friends via RMID or QR code, and start chatting instantly. Fast & Efficient • Real-time messaging • High-quality photos and videos • Clear and reliable voice messages Chats & Groups • Private one-to-one chats • Groups with up to 1024 members • Secure account recovery with your chosen password Privacy Focused • No access to your contacts • Encrypted data transmission • Messages are deleted from the server after successful delivery Fully Customizable • Custom chat backgrounds • Adjustable chat bubble colors • Optional screenshot protection in private chats Built for Global Users • Available in 25 languages • Reliable infrastructure for smooth communication Why is Royal Message free? We display a small, unobtrusive banner ad to remain independent. Royal Message – Secure. Private. Direct.

About

Chot

Features
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Chot* uses end-to-end encryption to secure your messages. Even server does not know your private keys to decrypt. Also it does not contain any advertisement or data collection.

Screenshots

Royal Message4 screens
Chot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chot at none against Royal Message's 6. Chot also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Royal Message sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Chot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Royal Message versus Chot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoyal MessageChot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThemis LoisAtes DANIS

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Royal Message

Subscriptions2
  • Royal Message Monthly$0.291 Month
  • Royal Message Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time4
  • Delete chat +1$0.99
  • Advertising free$1.99
  • Royal Silver$3.99
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  • Royal Gold$89.99
None

Chot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Royal Message free?
Royal Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chot free?
Chot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Royal Message or Chot have ads?
Royal Message shows ads; Chot does not.
Which is updated more often, Royal Message or Chot?
Royal Message ships an update every 5 days, and Chot every 5 days. Most recently, Royal Message was updated on September 17, 2026 and Chot on September 9, 2026.

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