# BatChat vs 樱桃

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BatChat at 86% against 樱桃's 29%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and 樱桃 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BatChat | 樱桃 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **99** | — |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 277 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) | [Shangrao Yubei Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835213798) |

## 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


### 樱桃

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6751884348)

This social platform focuses on creating a high-quality, sincere dating environment. Users can connect through text, voice, and video, with options for emotional support and local meetups. It emphasizes verified users and a safe community for genuine connections.

**Highlights:** Verified user profiles, Text, voice, and video chat, Local dating and meetups, Intelligent user recommendations, Task center for creators, Secure and respectful community

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包周会员 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 连续包月会员 | $19.99 | per month |
| 连续包季会员 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 476金币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7天会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 686金币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1316金币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4116金币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Is 樱桃 free?

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

### Do BatChat or 樱桃 have ads?

Neither BatChat nor 樱桃 shows ads.

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

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