# 思语 vs BatChat

The clearest difference is rating: BatChat at 3.5 against 思语's 1.2. BatChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (99 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 思语 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BatChat holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 思语's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's.

思语 ships an update every 3 weeks, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 思语 | BatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1528875719/reviews) | **[3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 413 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Harbin Huanyu Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498877249) | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) |

## What reviewers say

### 思语

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1528875719)

Connect with like-minded individuals through shared interests and enjoy secure communication. Discover new content, engage in discussions, and participate in voice parties for a more vibrant social experience.

**Highlights:** Interest-based friend matching, Secure messaging with multi-layer protection, Video streaming and short drama content, Group chats with up to 10,000 members, AI-powered chat assistance, Voice chat parties

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 开通思语IM-月Vip | $3.49 | per month |
| 开通思语IM-季度Vip | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 开通思语IM-年度Vip | $38.99 | per year |
| 您将花费6RMB购买420个钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 您将花费12RMB购买840个钻石 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 您将花费18RMB购买1260个钻石 | $2.99 | one-time |


### BatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017)

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encrypted communication for both personal and professional use. It features private chat modes, encrypted file storage, and high-definition calls, ensuring data security and privacy.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Private chat mode with screenshot alerts, Encrypted local file storage, Multimedia file transfer, HD encrypted voice and video calls, Multi-device synchronization, Virtual avatar creation

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1月的免广告服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月靓号服务 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200MB月容量套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50BF币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500MB月容量套餐 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 蝙蝠1个月VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12个月聊天气泡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1024MB月容量套餐 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1月自动签到服务 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 198Bat币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1年靓号服务 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 形象月卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200M收藏容量 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1个月群机器人 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 终身免广告服务 | $45.00 | one-time |
| 6个月VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 398Bat币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6个月的自动任务服务 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 588Bat币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 500M收藏容量套餐 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1年SVIP | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1年自动签到服务 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 3个月群机器人 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 1024M收藏容量 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 6个月群机器人 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 12个月群机器人 | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 💡 Unique features like screenshot alerts and self-destructing messages
- 💬 Good for social interaction and making friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and network errors
- 🐛 App not working or crashing
- 🐛 Some users report it's a scam or phishing software
- 🐛 Paid features for encryption
- 🐛 Frequent ads for non-members

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Network connection issues
- Cannot send messages
- App not opening
- Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Adapt to landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 思语 free?

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

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 思语 or BatChat?

BatChat is rated higher. 思语 averages 1.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do 思语 or BatChat have ads?

思语 shows ads; BatChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, 思语 or BatChat?

思语 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, 思语 was updated on October 17, 2026 and BatChat on October 20, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*