Seagull IM vs BatChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seagull IM
This app offers secure, private, and efficient instant messaging with end-to-end encryption. Communicate via text, voice, or video calls, and enjoy features like screenshot notifications and bidirectional deletion for enhanced privacy and control.
- End-to-end encryption
- Voice and video calls
- Screenshot notifications
- Bidirectional message deletion
- Large group chat management
- Application lock
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Seagull app is an efficient, convenient, secure and reliable encrypted instant messaging social software. By relying on end-to-end encryption algorithms to protect users' chat privacy, they can send and receive messages at any time and chat with friends via voice or video. Provide users with a secure, private, efficient, and convenient communication platform. Introduction to Seagull Featured Features [Information Encryption] Adopting end-to-end encryption technology to ensure that chat information is not leaked; [Privacy and Security] Mismatch user address book information to protect user address book privacy; Real time voice communication among multiple people makes team collaboration more convenient; [Application encryption] Application lock, chat application information to prevent peeping; [Screenshot Reminder] Friends or group chats. If someone takes a screenshot, the system will notify everyone that it has been taken; [Bi directional deletion] Information transmission error, can actively delete the erroneous information; Powerful Group Control: A large group of ten thousand people, with rich features such as member protection and mute for group members; 【 Convenient Communication 】 Long voice and video calls allow you to have endless conversations; Efficient socialization: Users can chat efficiently anytime and anywhere, with barrier free communication; Batch forwarding: Select multiple chat messages for efficient resolution of batch forwarding issues; 【 Dynamic Sharing 】 Share every exciting moment and record the details of your life.
BatChat
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.
- 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
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Bat is a professional encrypted messaging app. Built on years of technical expertise, we are committed to delivering efficient and secure communication experiences to users worldwide. We adopt high-strength encryption technology and comprehensive communication features to provide professional protection for users’ information security. Security Protection Full-Process Encrypted Communication – Messages and files are transmitted with encryption, ensuring their security during transfer. Private Chat Mode – Customizable chat retention rules, with screenshot detection alerts. Encrypted Space – Locally encrypted storage for important files and memos, safeguarding data security. Core Features Multimedia Transmission – High-speed encrypted transfer of text, images, voice, video and files. HD Calling – Smooth encrypted voice and video calls, supporting group calls. Multi-Device Sync – Simultaneous login on mobile, PC and tablet for seamless message synchronization. Innovative Interaction Virtual Avatar – Create your exclusive virtual identity for more fun interactions. Custom Watermark Camera – Add anti-counterfeit traceable watermarks to captured images, protecting copyright and authenticity. Technology & Advantages Encryption Technology – Advanced encryption algorithms for secure group and personal communication. Stability & Reliability – Smooth and stable communication services powered by profound technical accumulation. Full-Scenario Adaptation – Meets diverse needs including daily personal communication and enterprise team collaboration. Application Scenarios Enterprise Teams – Business file sharing, internal communication, remote project collaboration. Daily Socializing – Private conversations with family and friends, protecting personal privacy. Brand Promise Years of technical accumulation and professional encryption protection to safeguard your communication security. Download Bate now and experience the perfect blend of professional secure communication and fun social interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BatChat at none against Seagull IM's shown. BatChat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Seagull IM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Seagull IM against 3.5 for BatChat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Seagull IM's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seagull IM | BatChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (46 ratings) — better | 3.5 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 85.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chengdu zhengdu Technology Co., Ltd | ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Seagull IM
BatChat
Bugs and requests
Seagull IM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BatChat
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot log in
- Network connection issues
- Cannot send messages
- App not opening
- Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers
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- Download issues
Requested features
1 request- Adapt to landscape mode
In-app purchases
Seagull IM
- 海鸥1个月靓号服务券$2.99
- 海鸥3个月靓号服务券$7.99
- 海鸥会员-1个月$9.99
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- 欧币$14.99
- 海鸥6个月靓号服务券$14.99
- 欧币$29.99
- 海鸥12个月靓号服务券$29.99
- 海鸥会员-3个月$29.99
- 欧币$47.99
- 欧币$59.99
- 海鸥$69.99
- 海鸥会员-12个月$99.99
- 1298元欧币$199.99
BatChat
- 1月的免广告服务$0.99
- 1个月靓号服务$1.99
- 200MB月容量套餐$3.99
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- 50BF币$6.99
- 500MB月容量套餐$7.99
- 蝙蝠1个月VIP$9.99
- 12个月聊天气泡$9.99
- 1024MB月容量套餐$12.99
- 1月自动签到服务$14.99
- 3个月VIP$29.99
- 198Bat币$29.99
- 1年靓号服务$29.99
- 形象月卡$29.99
- 200M收藏容量$39.99
- 1个月群机器人$39.99
- 终身免广告服务$45.00
- 6个月VIP$59.99
- 398Bat币$59.99
- 6个月的自动任务服务$69.99
- 588Bat币$79.99
- 500M收藏容量套餐$89.99
- 1年SVIP$99.99
- 1年自动签到服务$129.99
- 3个月群机器人$129.99
- 1024M收藏容量$149.99
- 6个月群机器人$249.99
- 12个月群机器人$499.99









