# BatChat vs TypeX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeX at none against BatChat's 27. TypeX also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.5). BatChat's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TypeX holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BatChat has 99 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, TypeX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BatChat | TypeX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews) | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typex-freely-and-secure/id6739520508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 277 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) | [MasterVision NetTech Co. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718503355) |

## 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


### TypeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typex-freely-and-secure/id6739520508)

This app offers secure, private messaging and calling with end-to-end encryption. It features multi-device sync, disappearing messages, and anonymous group creation for enhanced privacy and control over your conversations.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Multi-device sync, Encrypted voice and video calls, Disappearing messages, Anonymous groups, App lock

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Is TypeX free?

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

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

TypeX is rated higher. BatChat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while TypeX averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do BatChat or TypeX have ads?

Neither BatChat nor TypeX shows ads.

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

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and TypeX every 9 days. Most recently, BatChat was updated on October 17, 2026 and TypeX on October 16, 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.*