# BatChat vs 美畅

The clearest difference is rating: BatChat at 3.5 against 美畅's 1.0. BatChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (101 vs 1). 美畅's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BatChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 美畅 asks for nothing beyond the download.

BatChat holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BatChat has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BatChat | 美畅 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6754908176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 278 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) | [MeiChang Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850898306) |

## What reviewers say

### BatChat

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

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encryption for private conversations and file sharing. It features advanced security, including private chat modes with screenshot alerts and encrypted local storage. Enjoy multimedia transmission, HD calls, and multi-device sync for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Private chat mode with screenshot alerts, Encrypted local file storage, Multimedia transmission, HD voice and video calls, Multi-device synchronization, Customizable watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1月的免广告服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50BF币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 蝙蝠1个月VIP | $9.99 | 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 |
| 6个月VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6个月的自动任务服务 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1年SVIP | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1年自动签到服务 | $129.99 | 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


### 美畅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6754908176)

**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 美畅 free?

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

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

BatChat is rated higher. BatChat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while 美畅 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BatChat or 美畅 have ads?

美畅 shows ads; BatChat does not.

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

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and 美畅 every 2 weeks. Most recently, BatChat was updated on November 7, 2026 and 美畅 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.*