dev.to vs nextzchat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dev.to
Explore and engage with a blogging-forward social network focused on code creators. Discover content, follow tags and members, and stay updated on the evolving Forem ecosystem.
- Navigate Forem ecosystem
- Follow dev.to tags and members
- Discover Forem ecosystem content
- Read blog posts
- Write blog posts
- Stay up-to-date
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The best way to navigate DEV and the rest of the Forem ecosystem on your iPhone! The Forem app allows you to follow all your dev.to tags and members while also discovering what the evolving Forem ecosystem has to offer. Read, write and stay up-to-date in our blogging-forward social network.
nextzchat
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NextzChat is a secure communication platform for communities, teams, schools, families, nonprofits, and organizations. It brings messaging, organization tools, events, moderation, AI assistance, and coordination into one app. WHAT MAKES NEXTZCHAT DIFFERENT • Role-based access built for real organizations • AI assistant and message tools inside the app • Translation support for multilingual communities • Messaging, events, tasks, expenses, and moderation in one place SECURE AND PRIVATE • Optional end-to-end encryption for supported groups • Secure session management with device control MESSAGING AND COLLABORATION • Direct messages and group conversations • Threaded replies for organized discussions • Emoji reactions, voice notes, and media sharing • Scheduled messages and search • Optional auto-delete and retention controls VOICE AND VIDEO CALLS • 1:1 and group voice calls • Video calling • Call history AI TOOLS • AI assistant • Smart reply and writing assistance • Translation support • Sentiment analysis and moderation support EVENTS AND COORDINATION • Create and manage events • RSVP and attendee workflows • Recurring schedules and reminders • Event-related group coordination TASKS, POLLS, AND REMINDERS • Shared tasks and reminders • Polls for group decisions • Broadcast announcements for organizations GROUP EXPENSES • Track shared expenses • Split costs across members • Attach receipts • Export expense reports ORGANIZATIONS AND ROLES • Create organizations for different communities • Role-based access for admins, teachers, parents, leaders, and more • Member management and organization tools • Moderation workflows and audit logs NextzChat helps organizations communicate clearly, coordinate faster, and manage communities in one secure place. One app. Every conversation. Fully organized.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: nextzchat at every 3 days against dev.to's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
dev.to ships an update monthly, nextzchat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dev.to | nextzchat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dev Community Inc. | Nextzchat llc |
In-app purchases
dev.to
No in-app purchases
nextzchat
No in-app purchases









