Hopa vs BonChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hopa
Instantly share your social media profiles, business cards, or any desired link by tapping your tag or card to another phone. Recipients do not need the app to receive your information. Customize your profile and access a history of past connections.
- Instant social media sharing
- Share business cards and links
- No app required for recipients
- Hopa Direct for specific sharing
- Customizable user profile
- Connection history
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Hopa is the fastest way to share your social media, business card and any link you desire! By tapping your Hopa tag or card to someone else’s phone you can instantly share your entire Hopa profile with anyone you meet. They don't need an app or a tag to receive your info. Don't want to share your entire Hopa profile? Turn on Hopa Direct to share only your desire app or link directly! The Hopa app enables you to easily access your Hopa profile and choose what you share with your Hopa. You can customize your Hopa profile to your taste. The People page automatically keeps a history of everyone that you have tapped! Met someone last weekend? Access their Hopa profile whenever you want and never lose another connection.
BonChat
Secure messaging and file sharing with end-to-end encryption. Offers private server deployment for total data control and advanced group management. User-friendly interface available across multiple platforms.
- End-to-end encryption
- Private/on-premise server deployment
- Advanced group management
- User-friendly interface
- Cross-platform support
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Welcome to BonChat, your ultimate solution for secure and private communication! With BonChat, you can enjoy seamless messaging, file sharing, and collaboration - all protected by state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption. # Key Features ## End-to-End Encryption Your messages and files are encrypted from the moment they leave your device until they reach the recipient, ensuring that only you and your chosen contacts can read or access them. ## Private or On-Premise Server Deployment Take control of your data with our private or on-premise server deployment option. Host BonChat on your own servers for total peace of mind, knowing that your communication is secure and under your control. ## Powerful Group Management Experience advanced group functionality with BonChat’s robust group management features. Create, manage, and customize groups effortlessly while controlling member permissions in detail for enhanced collaboration. ## User-Friendly Interface BonChat is designed for everyone. Our intuitive interface makes it easy to send messages, share files, and manage your contacts without compromising on security. ## Cross-Platform Support Whether you’re on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, BonChat provides a seamless experience across all devices, ensuring you stay connected anytime, anywhere. Experience the freedom of secure communication with BonChat. Download now and take the first step towards protecting your conversations and data like never before! BonChat: Your data, your control, your security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BonChat at 4.8 against Hopa's 4.0. BonChat also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 10). Hopa's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BonChat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BonChat has 60K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hopa ships an update every 6 days, BonChat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hopa | BonChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (60K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 60K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Feed-U LTD | Hong Kong CipherChat Tech Company Limited |
Customer experience
Hopa
BonChat
Bugs and requests
Hopa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BonChat
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Add read receipts (two checkmarks when message is read)
- Improve keyboard and text area usability
In-app purchases
Hopa
No in-app purchases
BonChat
No in-app purchases









