Gossiip vs Bluetalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gossiip
This social messaging app enables communication over short distances using Bluetooth technology, ideal for areas with no Wi-Fi or phone signal. Connect with others nearby for free, receive notifications when users are in range, and enjoy private conversations.
- Bluetooth (BLE) messaging
- Short-distance communication
- Offline chat capability
- Proximity notifications
- Free to use
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Join the millions who love to chat! Gossiip is the new way to social message using Bluetooth (BLE) technology. Chat over short distances, normally Bluetooth supports connections up to 10-20m (30-60ft). Where you have no WiFi or phone signal, Gossiip can help. - Chat for FREE! - Social chat? - Flirt across the room? - Chat to loved ones? Get notified when a user of Gossiip is in chat distance. Get notified if someone is trying to chat to you. Gossiip is Ideal for travelling overseas, festivals, sports, rural communities and much more. Enjoy :)
Bluetalk
Communicate with nearby users directly via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for an internet connection. Share messages and photos, and receive notifications from people in your vicinity, ideal for situations with limited or no Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth messaging
- Offline communication
- Photo sharing
- Nearby notifications
- No internet required
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Chat via Bluetooth, without the need for an internet connection. Whether you are on an airplane, a camping trip without a constant internet connection or you just want to stay in touch with nearby people without draining your data volume, with Bluetalk you can always send messages and photos and receive notifications for messages nearby people send you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gossiip at 100% against Bluetalk's 50%. Gossiip also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Bluetalk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Gossiip is free to download; Bluetalk costs $2.99 up front. Gossiip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bluetalk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gossiip ships an update every 9 months, Bluetalk every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gossiip | Bluetalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #43 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARK MANSER | FiveSheep OU |
Customer experience
Gossiip
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In-app purchases
Gossiip
- Remove Ads$2.99
Bluetalk
No in-app purchases
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