Comparison

Palsome vs JoltChat

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

Head to head
About

Palsome

This app offers a private social space for connecting with loved ones and managing daily tasks. It features messaging, group communities, personalized feeds, and organizational tools, all within a secure, ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Private messaging and group chat
  • Voice and video calls
  • Photo, video, and story sharing
  • Group creation and community pages
  • Personalized feed with widgets
  • Event and birthday reminders
  • Local marketplace for buying/selling
Features
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Palsome is the private social app that brings the people you care about, the conversations that matter, and the tools to stay organized into one calm, ad-free space. Connect with family, friends, and coworkers, share moments on your own terms, and keep your day on track. WHY PALSOME Most social apps are loud, cluttered, and built to keep you scrolling. Palsome is built to help you stay close to the people who matter and stay on top of your life, with privacy and safety at the center. STAY CONNECTED Message friends with one-to-one and group chat Voice and video calls to keep in touch Share photos, videos, and short 24-hour stories Post updates and write longer blog posts when you have more to say BUILD YOUR COMMUNITIES Create or join groups around shared interests Start pages to share ideas and spark discussion Organize your connections by family, friends, and coworkers so your feed stays relevant A WALL THAT WORKS FOR YOU Personalize your feed with widgets for posts, reminders, weather, and birthdays Filter and tag content so the things you care about come first STAY ORGANIZED Set reminders for events, birthdays, and deadlines, with dates and images See upcoming events and birthdays right inside your feed Keep your own important documents in a private, password-protected wallet on your device LOCAL MARKETPLACE Buy and sell everyday items with other members, with built-in currency conversion SMART HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Ask Palsome for quick answers and help finding posts, people, and groups across the app PRIVACY AND SAFETY FIRST You choose who sees each post with flexible privacy controls Encrypted messaging keeps your conversations yours Report and block tools, plus community guidelines, help keep Palsome respectful for everyone Palsome brings messaging, communities, planning, and a personalized feed together in one secure, easy-to-use app. Stay in touch, stay organized, and stay in control. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Palsome offers auto-renewable subscription plans that unlock premium features. Basic (1 Month): $4.99 per month Basic (1 Year): $49.99 per year Premium (1 Month): $29.99 per month Premium (1 Year): $299.99 per year Enterprise (1 Month): $119.99 per month Enterprise (1 Year): $749.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://palsome.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://palsome.com/en/term-of-service Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime at mail@palsome.com

About

JoltChat

Connect with your church's small group effortlessly. This messaging app automatically syncs with your church's Planning Center, ensuring all group information is up-to-date. Discover nearby groups and stay connected with your community.

Highlights
  • Automatic Planning Center sync
  • Instant new member onboarding
  • Up-to-date group information
  • Direct messaging to group leaders
  • Discover nearby small groups
  • Live group map
Features
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JoltChat: The Easy Group Messaging App for Your Church Looking for a simple way to connect with your small group? Meet JoltChat - the first and only messaging app linked to your church's Planning Center. With JoltChat, it's super easy to: Get Started Instantly: New members joining your group get automatically added to your church's Planning Center. No more complicated sign-ups! Stay Up-to-Date: Your group info such as meeting times and locations are always current. The app lets you quickly message your group leaders too. Explore Groups Nearby: Check out a live map to see other small groups around you. Tap on a group to get all the details and even visit their website. Seamless Connection: JoltChat works hand-in-hand with your church's Planning Center system behind the scenes, keeping everything seamlessly in sync. No more confusing group communication or admin work! Download JoltChat now and experience effortless small group coordination. It's the simple way to stay connected with your church community. Your personal data is securely stored with JoltChat - be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions: https://joltchat.com/JoltChat_Privacy_Policy.pdf https://joltchat.com/JoltChat_Terms_of_Service.pdf

Screenshots

Palsome4 screens
JoltChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoltChat at none against Palsome's 7. JoltChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Palsome's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Palsome sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. JoltChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Palsome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoltChat has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palsome ships an update every 2 weeks, JoltChat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Palsome versus JoltChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalsomeJoltChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOPTIMUM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCWolfTech LLC

Customer experience

Palsome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JoltChat

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Palsome

Subscriptions6
  • Basic (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Month)$29.991 Month
  • Basic (1 Year)$49.991 Year
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  • Enterprise (1 Month)$119.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)$299.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$749.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 PalCoins$4.99
None

JoltChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palsome free?
Palsome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoltChat free?
JoltChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Palsome or JoltChat?
Palsome is rated higher. Palsome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JoltChat averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Palsome or JoltChat have ads?
Palsome shows ads; JoltChat does not.
Which is updated more often, Palsome or JoltChat?
Palsome ships an update every 2 weeks, and JoltChat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Palsome was updated on November 3, 2026 and JoltChat on November 4, 2026.

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