# Seagull IM vs CroChat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CroChat at none against Seagull IM's 13. CroChat also leads on ads (none vs shown). Seagull IM's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seagull IM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. CroChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Seagull IM against 3.5 for CroChat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seagull IM has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Seagull IM ships an update every 2 weeks, CroChat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seagull IM | CroChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seagull-im/id1584062834/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochat/id6449382851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 234 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu zhengdu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504601973) | [ACROSS BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719220509) |

## What reviewers say

### Seagull IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seagull-im/id1584062834)

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.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Voice and video calls, Screenshot notifications, Bidirectional message deletion, Large group chat management, Application lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 海鸥1个月靓号服务券 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥3个月靓号服务券 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥会员-1个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 欧币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥6个月靓号服务券 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 欧币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥12个月靓号服务券 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥会员-3个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 欧币 | $47.99 | one-time |
| 欧币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 海鸥会员-12个月 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1298元欧币 | $199.99 | one-time |


### CroChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochat/id6449382851)

Experience instant messaging with advanced privacy features like encrypted and self-destructing conversations. Break language barriers with real-time translation and enjoy seamless communication across multiple devices. Connect with groups and ensure your messages are always clear and secure.

**Highlights:** Encrypted and self-destructing conversations, Real-time multi-language translation, Intelligent cross-domain group chat, Traceless message withdrawal, High-definition voice and video calls, Universal multi-terminal roaming

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seagull IM free?

Seagull IM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CroChat free?

CroChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Seagull IM or CroChat?

Seagull IM is rated higher. Seagull IM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while CroChat averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Seagull IM or CroChat have ads?

Seagull IM shows ads; CroChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seagull IM or CroChat?

Seagull IM ships an update every 2 weeks, and CroChat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Seagull IM was updated on September 22, 2026 and CroChat on June 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*