Comparison

Close Chat vs OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

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

Head to head
About

Close Chat

Communicate directly with nearby devices without an internet connection. This app facilitates peer-to-peer messaging, allowing up to eight devices to connect and exchange messages when on the same local network.

Highlights
  • Offline messaging
  • Direct device-to-device connection
  • Connect up to 8 devices
  • Uses Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot
  • No server required
Features
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Close Chat: Offline Messenger
 is a messaging app that can send and receive messages even without internet connection. The app doesn't used a server and the messages are directly sent to connected devices, it can connect up to 8 devices. 
 How to use Close Chat: Offline Messenger: 1. You need to be connected with the same network (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot) even without internet connection. 2. Switch ON "Make Device Discoverable", if you want to make device discoverable for other devices. 3. Click "Search Devices" and choose the device/s you want to connect with. 4. Start sending messages.

About

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

Connect with people nearby using Bluetooth, no internet required. Share text messages, voice notes, and even engage in video calls directly between devices. Ideal for situations with limited or no internet access.

Highlights
  • Offline messaging
  • Bluetooth video chat
  • Voice messages
  • Nearby group chat
  • Peer-to-peer privacy
  • Fast setup
  • Battery efficient
Features
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Chat, talk, and video call with people nearby — no internet, no router, no accounts. OfflineHarmony lets you message, send voice notes, and video chat with people around you using direct device‑to‑device connections over Bluetooth and peer‑to‑peer Wi‑Fi. No cellular data, no internet, and no Wi‑Fi network required. On a plane, at a school or workplace with blocked internet, traveling abroad, at a crowded event, or in an emergency — OfflineHarmony keeps you connected. KEY FEATURES Offline Messaging — Send and receive texts with no internet or cellular data. Live Video Chat — Real‑time video with nearby people over a direct connection. Voice Messages — Record and send voice notes, with adjustable playback speed. Nearby Group Chat — Connect with several people at once. Scan to Join — The host shows a QR code; others scan to hop in instantly. Private by Design — Messages go straight between devices. No servers store your chats, and no account or sign‑up is required. Encrypted Connections — Data is encrypted directly between devices. Safety Tools — Block or report anyone, right from the chat. Fast Setup — Open the app, find people nearby, and start talking in seconds. OFFLINEHARMONY PLUS — an optional one‑time purchase, no subscription ever. Removes ads and unlocks 5 color themes, 6 custom app icons, faster voice playback, and instant QR joining. Everything you need to chat stays free. PERFECT FOR Flights and travel • Schools and campuses with blocked internet • Festivals, concerts, and conventions • Camping and the outdoors • Emergencies • Cruises and ships • Stadiums and crowded events WHY OFFLINEHARMONY Most chat apps stop working the moment you lose internet. OfflineHarmony doesn't. Text, voice, video, and group chat — all completely offline, all directly between nearby devices. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Ukrainian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Cantonese. Download OfflineHarmony and stay connected anywhere.

Screenshots

Close Chat3 screens
OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat at 5.0 against Close Chat's 2.5. OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Close Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Close Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Close Chat ships an update fortnightly, OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Close Chat versus OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClose ChatOfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuel LafuenteLimeLime Labs LLC

Customer experience

Close Chat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Close Chat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat

One-time1
  • OfflineHarmony Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Close Chat free?
Close Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat free?
OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Close Chat or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat?
OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat is rated higher. Close Chat averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Close Chat or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat have ads?
Close Chat shows ads; OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, Close Chat or OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat?
Close Chat ships an update fortnightly, and OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat weekly. Most recently, Close Chat was updated on November 3, 2026 and OfflineHarmony Bluetooth Chat on November 8, 2026.

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