BChat Messenger vs RL8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BChat Messenger
A decentralized, privacy-focused messenger built on the Beldex blockchain. It offers complete privacy by not collecting personal information, allowing users to control their identity and data. Enjoy reliable messaging with low latency and high throughput.
- Decentralized and privacy-focused
- User-controlled identity and data
- Encrypted messaging
- Reliable low-latency messaging
- Open-source codebase
- Future voice/video calls and payments
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BChat gives power to the people. It's a decentralized, privacy messenger built over the Beldex blockchain. Complete privacy: BChat is not just for encrypted messaging. BChat is inherently private. It does not collect your personal information such as your name, phone number, email ID, or location. Own Your Identity: We understand that identities are complex. On BChat, you can assume your real-world identity or any identity that you prefer, using the Beldex Name Service (BNS). Stay truly private. Own Your Data: Our privacy policy is simple. You control your data, and we own none of it. The messages and files that you send are stored on your device and can only be accessed by you. If you want to delete your data forever, you can do it with a single click. Reliable messaging: BChat achieves low latency and high throughput with a network of Beldex masternodes distributed across the globe. Your messages always reach their destination, protected, immutable, and tamper-proof. They are sent whether the recipient is online or offline. Open source: BChat's codebase is open source. It is built by contributors like you. Anyone can contribute to the app’s development. Do More: BChat strives to be not just a messaging application. There's more in store in subsequent releases, such as onion-routed voice and video calls and federated AI-assisted moderation that helps filter content at the source while user data remains completely private.
RL8
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Discover, Connect, and Grow Your Family Tree with RL8. Staying connected with family is more important than ever, but keeping track of complex relationships shouldn't be difficult. RL8 (Relate) is designed to make mapping your family tree, organizing your connections, and staying in touch with loved ones simpler, cleaner, and more interactive. Whether you're mapping out your immediate family or tracing extended relations, RL8 gives you a dedicated space to visualize your roots. KEY FEATURES: Visualize Your Family Tree: Build and explore your family structure in a clean, modern, and interactive interface. Watch your tree grow as you add members. Smart Relationship Levels (RL1, RL2, RL3): Instantly organize your family connections by closeness: RL1 (Direct Family): Keep your parents, siblings, spouse, and children close. RL2 (Extended Family): Map out your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. RL3 (Others & Connections): Keep track of other meaningful relationships. Invite Your Family to Connect: Easily invite your family members to join the app. Once they join, they can contribute to and explore the shared tree with you. Quick & Secure Access: Securely register and sign in using quick phone number verification (OTP) so your private family tree stays private. Real-time Notifications: Get instant updates when family members accept your invitations or update their connections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RL8 at every 2 weeks against BChat Messenger's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BChat Messenger ships an update every 2 months, RL8 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BChat Messenger | RL8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beldex International Limited OU | Relate AS |
In-app purchases
BChat Messenger
No in-app purchases
RL8
No in-app purchases









