# Playberry vs BlockStar Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlockStar Chat at 100% against Playberry's 39%. BlockStar Chat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Playberry's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BlockStar Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playberry has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Playberry's written reviews are positive against 100% of BlockStar Chat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playberry | BlockStar Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockstar-chat/id6733237528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 133 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vitali Diakonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613037093) | [David Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771390103) |

## What reviewers say

### Playberry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playberry/id1613037091)

This app allows you to play your m3u playlists with a powerful built-in player. Stream live TV and VOD content, cast to your big screen, and enjoy an ad-free experience. It supports multiple devices and offers advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Built-in powerful player, Airplay mirroring/casting, EPG support, Ad-free experience, Live and VOD streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlockStar Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockstar-chat/id6733237528)

A decentralized messaging platform offering end-to-end encrypted conversations. Connect via direct messages or public/private group chats on a secure, blockchain-powered network that prioritizes user privacy and autonomy.

**Highlights:** Decentralized messaging, End-to-end encryption, Direct and group chats, Blockchain-powered security, Enhanced privacy controls, Seamless user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playberry free?

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

### Is BlockStar Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playberry or BlockStar Chat?

BlockStar Chat is rated higher. Playberry averages 3.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while BlockStar Chat averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Playberry or BlockStar Chat have ads?

Neither Playberry nor BlockStar Chat shows ads.

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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.*