Comparison

ghoulchat vs Rooms (chat)

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

Head to head
About

ghoulchat

Engage in anonymous group conversations with fully encrypted messages that disappear after 12 hours. This platform encourages open and honest communication in a private setting.

Highlights
  • Anonymous group chats
  • Fully encrypted messages
  • Messages erase after 12 hours
  • Randomly colored messages
  • Encourages honest communication
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Messages are fully encrypted, colored randomly, and erased after 12 hours. It's time, let it all out. Finally a way be completely honest with each other. Or not. No one will ever know. Have fun. Don't be mean.

About

Rooms (chat)

Discover and join live chatrooms based on your location or global interests. Create your own chat with a unique name and engage in real-time conversations. Usernames are dynamic and may be reassigned after 30 days of inactivity.

Highlights
  • Geo-specific chatrooms
  • Hassle-free account creation
  • Dynamic usernames
  • Real-time interactions
  • Create custom chatrooms
Features
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"Rooms" is your gateway to vibrant live chatrooms, designed to bridge people either nearby or from distant corners of the globe. Dive into real-time interactions and find rooms based on your location or spark your own chat with a distinct name. Why "Rooms"? 1) Geo-specific Chatrooms: Our app emphasizes location-based interactions. By accessing your device location, "Rooms" ensures you hop into conversations that resonate with your locale. Craving global vibes? Wander into international chats and widen your horizons. 2) Hassle-free Account Creation: No need for passwords! Just pick a username and you're all set. For an uninterrupted experience, we store a random ID on your device. This syncs with a secure database to remember your chosen username. 3) Dynamic Usernames: Been offline for 30 days? Your unique username might become a treasure for someone else. This keeps our community spirited and ensures usernames remain in circulation. 4) Elevate Your Everyday: Looking for a refreshing break? Dive into "Rooms". Engage in delightful banter, share ideas, or enjoy random, cheerful chats. Step into "Rooms" and transform every day into a colorful tapestry of lively discussions, chuckles, and newfound friendships. Ready to chat? Dive in now!

Screenshots

ghoulchat4 screens
Rooms (chat)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ghoulchat at 57% against Rooms (chat)'s 0%. ghoulchat also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Rooms (chat)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. ghoulchat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rooms (chat) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ghoulchat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ghoulchat has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of ghoulchat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rooms (chat)'s.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ghoulchat versus Rooms (chat): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterghoulchatRooms (chat)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperweWake LLCnathan strehlow

Customer experience

ghoulchat

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Rooms (chat)

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ghoulchat

One-time1
  • Message Reveal$0.99
None

Rooms (chat)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ghoulchat free?
ghoulchat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rooms (chat) free?
Rooms (chat) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ghoulchat or Rooms (chat)?
ghoulchat is rated higher. ghoulchat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rooms (chat) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ghoulchat or Rooms (chat) have ads?
Rooms (chat) shows ads; ghoulchat does not.

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