# BatChat vs DeBox

The clearest difference is rating: DeBox at 4.6 against BatChat's 3.5. DeBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27). BatChat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. DeBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 103 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of BatChat's written reviews are positive against 81% of DeBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, DeBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BatChat | DeBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews) | **[4.6 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debox-messenger-crypto-wallet/id6444485220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) | [DEBOX GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654909542) |

## What reviewers say

### BatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017)

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encrypted communication for both personal and professional use. It features private chat modes, encrypted file storage, and high-definition calls, ensuring data security and privacy.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Private chat mode with screenshot alerts, Encrypted local file storage, Multimedia file transfer, HD encrypted voice and video calls, Multi-device synchronization, Virtual avatar creation

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1月的免广告服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月靓号服务 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200MB月容量套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50BF币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500MB月容量套餐 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 蝙蝠1个月VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12个月聊天气泡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1024MB月容量套餐 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1月自动签到服务 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 198Bat币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1年靓号服务 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 形象月卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200M收藏容量 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1个月群机器人 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 终身免广告服务 | $45.00 | one-time |
| 6个月VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 398Bat币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6个月的自动任务服务 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 588Bat币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 500M收藏容量套餐 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1年SVIP | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1年自动签到服务 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 3个月群机器人 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 1024M收藏容量 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 6个月群机器人 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 12个月群机器人 | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 💡 Unique features like screenshot alerts and self-destructing messages
- 💬 Good for social interaction and making friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and network errors
- 🐛 App not working or crashing
- 🐛 Some users report it's a scam or phishing software
- 🐛 Paid features for encryption
- 🐛 Frequent ads for non-members

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Network connection issues
- Cannot send messages
- App not opening
- Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Adapt to landscape mode


### DeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debox-messenger-crypto-wallet/id6444485220)

This app combines a free Web3 messenger with a crypto wallet, allowing users to connect with others and manage digital assets across multiple blockchains. It offers unlimited group chats and integrates AI bots for enhanced communication and utility.

**Highlights:** Free Web3 messaging, Secure crypto wallet, Unlimited group creation, Multi-chain asset management, Integrated AI bots, Connect and trade in Web3

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent web3 social platform
- 🚀 Smooth and fluid user experience
- 💡 Innovative features like token-gated groups
- 👍 Easy to use, comparable to WeChat
- 👍 Powerful and versatile functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Incompatible with certain devices
- 🐛 Network errors on mainland China
- 🐛 Issues with logging into old accounts
- 🐛 Accusations of being a scam or rug pull

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes and won't open
- Cannot log in to old accounts, forced to re-register
- Incompatible with iPhone 13, shows outdated version
- App has soft rug pulled
- Program crashes, lost data and private information

**Requested features**

- Ability to issue tokens
- More features and ecosystem development


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Is DeBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BatChat or DeBox?

DeBox is rated higher. BatChat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while DeBox averages 4.6 from 103 ratings.

### Do BatChat or DeBox have ads?

Neither BatChat nor DeBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BatChat or DeBox?

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, BatChat was updated on September 25, 2026 and DeBox on September 22, 2026.

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