Comparison

CollaChat vs Doody Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CollaChat

A decentralized, open-source messaging app focused on privacy and data security. It leverages blockchain technology for peer-to-peer communication, offering end-to-end encryption and user control over data storage.

Highlights
  • Decentralized communication network
  • End-to-end message encryption
  • Open-source client and server
  • Multi-device support (Web/Mobile/Desktop)
  • Group chats and calls
  • Message self-destruction and recall
  • Contact and chat locking
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CollaChat is an open source private and decentralized messaging app owned by no one and everyone. It is aimed to leverage blockchain technology to put users back in control of their digital communication, while preserve user experiences that they know and love. Distinguished from the traditional messaging apps, CollaChat has three most important features which revolutionize the communication infrastructure: - Decentralized Colla Network is an unstoppable Web3 decentralized peer-to-peer communication and storage network, Colla DApp (e.g. CollaChat) connects to it via Colla Node. There is no centralized storage and control of user data, users can specify which Node(s) or even easily setup own Node(s) to connect to. - End-to-End Encrypted All messages are end-to-end encrypted, only author and intended recipients can see the content. - Open Source Both Colla Network client side (i.e. Colla DApp, e.g. CollaChat) and server side (i.e. Colla Node) are free and open source for anyone to download, install, run and build own deployment. CollaChat supports Web/Mobile/Desktop and Multi-device. It has most popular messaging and social functions: - Chat (supports text, emoji, voice, photo, video, file, card, supports group chat, supports offline messaging) - Voice/Video Call (supports group call) - Collection & Note - Channel Moreover, it provides some useful privacy protection functions: - Message Self-destruction - Message Recall - Contact/Chat Lock

About

Doody Chat

Features
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Doody Chat is a chatting application for users free of cost. This application allows users to communicate with each other through with the help of local contacts who have already been registered with the application. Users are able to chat with each other along with attachments like photos, videos, documents and contacts. The chat messages can be deleted as per the user need and reply for the message can be sent with a short reply. Users are able to communicate via audio and video call with their friends with good call quality. Groups can be created among the friends from the contacts and text communications can be done along with attachments like photos, videos, documents and contacts. Status among the friends can be shared. Limitless status can be added and viewed from the friends. Users can maintain their own profile with an image and about us.

Screenshots

CollaChat4 screens
Doody Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CollaChat at every 2 months against Doody Chat's every 12 months. CollaChat also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CollaChat ships an update every 2 months, Doody Chat every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CollaChat versus Doody Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollaChatDoody Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCURL TECH PTE. LTD.InfoDude Technologies

In-app purchases

None

CollaChat

No in-app purchases

None

Doody Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CollaChat free?
CollaChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doody Chat free?
Doody Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CollaChat or Doody Chat have ads?
Neither CollaChat nor Doody Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CollaChat or Doody Chat?
CollaChat ships an update every 2 months, and Doody Chat every 12 months. Most recently, CollaChat was updated on September 19, 2026 and Doody Chat on September 17, 2026.

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