Comparison

Letters Chat vs Mysti Chat

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

Head to head
About

Letters Chat

Features
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Letters is a minimalist, artistic messenger designed for people who value presence, depth, and privacy in their conversations. It reimagines what it means to send a message. Instead of waiting for a bubble to appear, Letters lets you see every letter your friend types—live, as it happens. There’s no delay, no typing indicator. Just shared moments of expression, unfolding in real time. This is a messenger built not for speed, but for connection. Why Letters Is Different: • Live Typing: See the other person’s message as they type it—letter by letter. It’s like watching thought turn into text. • Mirrored Screens: What you see is exactly what they see. No lags. No mismatched chats. Just one conversation, shared. • Disappearing Messages: Chats fade away after a while, keeping the moment light, clean, and impermanent. • No Account Needed: No signups, no passwords, no personal information. Open the app and start connecting. • Talk to Anyone on the App: No contact list required. If someone else is using Letters, you can chat with them. • Simple and Safe: Block anyone at any time. Only you and the person you’re chatting with can read your messages. Designed with Care: • A calm, ocean-inspired visual theme. • Parallax scrolling and textured paper-like backgrounds. • Serif typography. Privacy Built In: • Messages are safely stored and transmitted using encryption. • No data harvesting, tracking, or selling. • Letters does not collect personal information. No one can read your messages. Why We Built It: Letters is for people who want more from their technology: a quiet, meaningful space to have real conversations. It was born from a belief that communication should feel human—not transactional. One reason I built this was because of a friend from the Deaf community said this is similar to a phone call, and that we must release it. Free, with No Ads: Letters is completely free to use with no ads, no tracking, no catch.

About

Mysti Chat

Features
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Mysti – Anonymous Chat with Friends and People you know! Looking for a fun and secure way to chat with your friends anonymously? Mysti lets you connect with people you know without revealing your identity, offering a safe, judgment-free space to talk about anything. Simply share your Mysti link on social media or with your contacts and let the conversations flow! Key Features: Anonymous Chats: Chat without revealing your identity—perfect for sharing thoughts you might not say otherwise. Share Your Mysti Link: Easily connect with your friends or anyone you know by sharing your Mysti link on social media. Private and Secure: Your identity is protected, and conversations stay anonymous. Real-Time Messaging: Enjoy fast, real-time chats with an intuitive interface. Find Out Who’s Who: Engage in conversations and guess who’s on the other end of the chat! Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends, have fun, or just share what’s on your mind anonymously, Mysti makes it easy to start meaningful conversations, all while keeping your identity hidden.

Screenshots

Letters Chat3 screens
Mysti Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Letters Chat at 11.0 against Mysti Chat's 14.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Letters Chat versus Mysti Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetters ChatMysti Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMark A StewartAMGAD Y. KALDAS

In-app purchases

None

Letters Chat

No in-app purchases

None

Mysti Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Letters Chat free?
Letters Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mysti Chat free?
Mysti Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Letters Chat or Mysti Chat have ads?
Neither Letters Chat nor Mysti Chat shows ads.

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