# GoatChat vs Openchat

The clearest difference is monetization model: Openchat at free with in-app purchases against GoatChat's subscription. GoatChat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoatChat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Openchat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GoatChat against 4.7 for Openchat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 81% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoatChat | Openchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goatchat-ai-chat-and-chatbot/id1659427516/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchat-ai-chatbot-copilot/id6448482829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 150 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cricket Sound Media, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634009260) | [JARVISY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691923506) |

## What reviewers say

### GoatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goatchat-ai-chat-and-chatbot/id1659427516)

This AI-powered chatbot acts as a clever friend and personal assistant, ready to chat, assist, and simplify your daily routine. It understands context and nuance, offering quick answers, helpful suggestions, and engaging conversations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered chatbot, Personal assistant capabilities, Schedule organization, Casual conversation, Contextual understanding, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - $5,99 (3D) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - $6'99 (3D) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - $7,99 (3D) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly - $8,99 (3D) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per month |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $29.99 | per month |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly - $49,99 (3D) | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly - $69,99 (3D) | $69.99 | per year |
| GoatChat - Powered by ChatGPT | $79.99 | per year |
| GoatChat PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient search capabilities
- 💡 Helpful AI assistant for writing emails
- 🤖 Impressive AI technology (ChatGPT, GPT-3)
- 🤖 Ability to chat with AI versions of historical figures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔍 Limited free usage, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chat limits and boost requirements
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved language support
- Expanded knowledge base
- Better integration with other apps


### Openchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchat-ai-chatbot-copilot/id6448482829)

This AI assistant offers personalized text and voice interactions, helping with tasks like drafting emails, summarizing articles, and brainstorming creative ideas. It supports multilingual communication and includes an AI art generator and interactive games. Users can customize responses and focus on privacy.

**Highlights:** Advanced AI Assistant, Personalized Responses, Smart Task Automation, Multilingual Voice & Text, Pro AI Artist (Premium), Interactive Games

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day free trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-day free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Chat Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3-day free trial | $19.99 | per month |
| AI Chat Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super charged productivity and brainstorm capacity
- 👍 Helpful for dyslexic business owners
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome program for therapists
- 👍 Very helpful as an editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect spelling in advanced images
- 🔒 Requires payment for full access
- 🐛 Image generation limitations and issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with older devices
- Charging for a free trial

**Requested features**

- Option to create documents
- More free messages or reduced reset time
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoatChat free?

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

### Is Openchat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoatChat or Openchat?

Openchat is rated higher. GoatChat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Openchat averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do GoatChat or Openchat have ads?

Openchat shows ads; GoatChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoatChat or Openchat?

GoatChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Openchat every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoatChat was updated on October 31, 2026 and Openchat on October 30, 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.*