# Kiwichat vs MONGA

The clearest difference is rating: MONGA at 5.0 against Kiwichat's 3.1. MONGA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Kiwichat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwichat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. MONGA asks for nothing beyond the download.

MONGA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwichat has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiwichat | MONGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwichat/id1641874725/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KIWICHAT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637829063) | [All Covered, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/787423887) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiwichat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwichat/id1641874725)

Connect with individuals in correctional facilities through instant messaging. This free application facilitates communication, helping to maintain relationships with incarcerated loved ones. It offers a simple interface for easy texting.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging to people in prison, Free to download and use, Easy-to-use interface, Facilitates staying in touch, Subscription plans available

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kiwi Premium Chat | $4.95 | per month |
| Test Georgia Chat | $6.95 | per month |


### MONGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445)

Stay informed about benefits, legislative efforts, and news relevant to Missouri National Guard members, retirees, and their families. Access information on state and federal issues impacting service members and their loved ones.

**Highlights:** Benefit information, Legislative updates, Timely news, Family support, Retiree resources, Scholarship information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiwichat free?

Kiwichat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MONGA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kiwichat or MONGA?

MONGA is rated higher. Kiwichat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MONGA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kiwichat or MONGA have ads?

MONGA shows ads; Kiwichat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kiwichat or MONGA?

Kiwichat ships an update every 2 months, and MONGA every 2 months. Most recently, Kiwichat was updated on October 3, 2026 and MONGA on October 14, 2026.

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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.*