# kChat Messenger vs Brown Bears

The clearest difference is rating: kChat Messenger at 4.2 against Brown Bears's 1.0. kChat Messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

kChat Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kChat Messenger has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | kChat Messenger | Brown Bears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kchat-messenger-chat-safely/id1510149456/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brown-bears/id6755093751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kinesis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329793491) | [Kickback Space Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851896770) |

## What reviewers say

### kChat Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kchat-messenger-chat-safely/id1510149456)

This messaging app prioritizes child safety with robust parental controls, allowing parents to manage friend requests and contacts. It enables kids to communicate through text, drawings, stickers, and photos without needing their own phone number or device.

**Highlights:** Complete parental control over settings, Parent-approved friend requests, No individual phone numbers required, Creative drawing and sticker features, Voice message support, Encrypted messages and data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brown Bears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brown-bears/id6755093751)

A secure, parent-controlled messaging app designed for children. It allows kids to connect with approved contacts, share photos, and use fun emojis in a safe, ad-free environment. Parents have complete control over contact approvals and privacy.

**Highlights:** Parent-controlled contact approval, No stranger contact, COPPA compliant, Ad-free messaging, Emoji and sticker support, Photo sharing with approved contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kChat Messenger free?

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

### Is Brown Bears free?

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

### Which has better reviews, kChat Messenger or Brown Bears?

kChat Messenger is rated higher. kChat Messenger averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Brown Bears averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do kChat Messenger or Brown Bears have ads?

Brown Bears shows ads; kChat Messenger does not.

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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.*