AirPoke vs Sky Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AirPoke
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AirPoke enables communication with your friends using AirDrop, even when their phones are on silent.
Sky Chat
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SkyChat helps you discover nearby people and chat in real time using Bluetooth and local-network peer-to-peer connections. Whether youβre traveling, commuting, or just meeting people around you, SkyChat makes it easy to start a conversation without relying on a chat-message server to deliver or store your messages. Key features: - Nearby discovery and direct chat with people around you - Send text messages, photos, and videos - Create and chat in groups - Secure peer-to-peer sessions (encrypted connections) How it works: - SkyChat uses Bluetooth and local network discovery to find nearby devices. - Messages are exchanged directly between devices in range. Accounts & subscription: - Sign in with Apple or Google to get started. - An auto-renewable subscription may be required to unlock the full SkyChat experience (billing and management handled by the App Store). Notes: - Bluetooth and Local Network access are required for nearby chat. - Use caution when chatting with people you donβt knowβnearby users are not identity-verified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sky Chat at none against AirPoke's shown. Sky Chat also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). AirPoke's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AirPoke sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Chat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AirPoke ships an update every 12 months, Sky Chat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirPoke | Sky Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Uher | Ping Liew |
In-app purchases
AirPoke
- Longer Messages$1.99
Sky Chat
- Go Premium$2.991 Year







