# BatChat vs Liberty Cats

The clearest difference is rating: Liberty Cats at 4.6 against BatChat's 3.5. Liberty Cats also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27). BatChat's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 20) and review sentiment (86% vs 78%). 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. Liberty Cats asks for nothing beyond the download.

Liberty Cats holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of BatChat's written reviews are positive against 78% of Liberty Cats'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, Liberty Cats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BatChat | Liberty Cats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberty-cats/id6745213621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 77.8% 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 | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) | [LCAT PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811314026) |

## 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


### Liberty Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberty-cats/id6745213621)

Explore the Web3 world with this app, offering collectible merchandise, social interaction, news updates, and crypto market tools. Connect with others, express yourself with 3D emojis, and stay informed about blockchain trends. It's designed for enthusiasts of Web3 culture.

**Highlights:** Collectible merchandise store, Social interaction and community, Animated 3D emoji packs, Web3 news feed, Crypto market tracker, Fiat exchange tool, NFT holder rewards

**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 Liberty Cats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BatChat or Liberty Cats?

Liberty Cats is rated higher. BatChat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Liberty Cats averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do BatChat or Liberty Cats have ads?

Neither BatChat nor Liberty Cats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BatChat or Liberty Cats?

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and Liberty Cats every 3 weeks. Most recently, BatChat was updated on September 25, 2026 and Liberty Cats on September 7, 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.*