# ActiveCollab vs TeaChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TeaChat at 100% against ActiveCollab's 38%. TeaChat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ActiveCollab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (42 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TeaChat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ActiveCollab asks for nothing beyond the download.

TeaChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveCollab has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ActiveCollab's written reviews are positive against 100% of TeaChat's.

ActiveCollab ships an update every 3 weeks, TeaChat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveCollab | TeaChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecollab-work-management/id1509421965/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachat/id6770593395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A51 DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/785496887) | [Aryan Dawoodi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756416) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveCollab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activecollab-work-management/id1509421965)

This tool helps organize and manage projects by breaking them into tasks, setting deadlines, and assigning responsibilities. It facilitates team communication and collaboration, allowing users to track progress and receive real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Project organization into tasks, Task assignment and deadlines, File uploading and sharing, Team communication and collaboration, Real-time notifications, Multiple project views (Kanban, List, Gantt), Time tracking and reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TeaChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachat/id6770593395)

This app combines team chat, project management, and file sharing into a single workspace. Organize conversations, track tasks with boards and checklists, and find information quickly with universal search. It's designed for seamless collaboration across devices.

**Highlights:** Channels for team conversations, Direct messages with rich attachments, Project boards with cards and checklists, Calendar view for due dates, Workspace-wide search, Unified inbox for mentions and assignments, Custom tags for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TeaChat Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| TeaChat Business | $79.99 | per month |
| TeaChat Pro (Annual) | $199.00 | per year |
| TeaChat Business Annual | $799.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveCollab free?

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

### Is TeaChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveCollab or TeaChat?

TeaChat is rated higher. ActiveCollab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while TeaChat averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ActiveCollab or TeaChat have ads?

Neither ActiveCollab nor TeaChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveCollab or TeaChat?

ActiveCollab ships an update every 3 weeks, and TeaChat fortnightly. Most recently, ActiveCollab was updated on October 25, 2026 and TeaChat on October 24, 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.*