# Backstage Chat vs ChatSpace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backstage Chat at none against ChatSpace's 3. ChatSpace's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatSpace sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backstage Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage Chat | ChatSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatspace-chat-talk-and-fun/id6443834097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 31 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Clay Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043991015) | [Coshi B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649802862) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-chat/id1528866652)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChatSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatspace-chat-talk-and-fun/id6443834097)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #189 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends through a social messaging app. Share your thoughts, passions, and experiences in a secure and private environment. Enhance your interactions with features like image sharing and real-time conversations.

**Highlights:** Make new friends nearby, Connect with like-minded people, Share thoughts and passions, Real-time conversations, Image and GIF sharing, Secure and private messaging

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 ChatSpace Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| 100 ChatSpace Coins | $12.49 | one-time |
| 550 ChatSpace Coins | $63.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chatting with cute girls
- 🚀 Absolute love for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to use, need to buy coins
- 🤖 Fake profiles and bots
- 🚫 Can't talk without paying
- 🚫 Blocked from contacting people outside the app
- ❌ Terrible customer service, no response

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts randomly stop working
- Unexpected charges on user's card

**Requested features**

- Free messaging or at least more free messages
- Video chatting capability
- Ability to delete account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage Chat free?

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

### Is ChatSpace free?

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

### Do Backstage Chat or ChatSpace have ads?

Neither Backstage Chat nor ChatSpace shows ads.

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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.*