Comparison

BatChat vs bbcircle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BatChat

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
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Bat is a professional encrypted messaging app. Built on years of technical expertise, we are committed to delivering efficient and secure communication experiences to users worldwide. We adopt high-strength encryption technology and comprehensive communication features to provide professional protection for users’ information security. Security Protection Full-Process Encrypted Communication – Messages and files are transmitted with encryption, ensuring their security during transfer. Private Chat Mode – Customizable chat retention rules, with screenshot detection alerts. Encrypted Space – Locally encrypted storage for important files and memos, safeguarding data security. Core Features Multimedia Transmission – High-speed encrypted transfer of text, images, voice, video and files. HD Calling – Smooth encrypted voice and video calls, supporting group calls. Multi-Device Sync – Simultaneous login on mobile, PC and tablet for seamless message synchronization. Innovative Interaction Virtual Avatar – Create your exclusive virtual identity for more fun interactions. Custom Watermark Camera – Add anti-counterfeit traceable watermarks to captured images, protecting copyright and authenticity. Technology & Advantages Encryption Technology – Advanced encryption algorithms for secure group and personal communication. Stability & Reliability – Smooth and stable communication services powered by profound technical accumulation. Full-Scenario Adaptation – Meets diverse needs including daily personal communication and enterprise team collaboration. Application Scenarios Enterprise Teams – Business file sharing, internal communication, remote project collaboration. Daily Socializing – Private conversations with family and friends, protecting personal privacy. Brand Promise Years of technical accumulation and professional encryption protection to safeguard your communication security. Download Bate now and experience the perfect blend of professional secure communication and fun social interaction.

About

bbcircle

This app helps manage contacts and messages with advanced privacy features. It allows users to organize chats, protect group members, and secure all communications with end-to-end encryption. Users can also manage login devices and control privacy settings for their data.

Highlights
  • Contact ID lookup
  • Create product notes with media
  • Shareable photo albums
  • Cross-chat session links
  • Message and tag grouping
  • Group member protection
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
Features
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[产品特色] 1,管家助手:可查询非好友的ID,同时甄别此是否处于违规状态,查询与自己的,群聊,好友,圈子数量等 2,我的笔记:可创建店铺中的商品介绍,图片,文字,视频,位置 3,超级相册:创建相册后,可分享一个或者多个相册,通过链接分享给身边的朋友 4,坐席管理:创建坐席会话后,可获取时会话链接复制发送给其它用户的即时跨聊。支持同时开启多个会话窗口与用户发送产品,图片,需求,使您的推广更有可靠性 4,消息分组:对单聊,群聊,已读,未读等消息分组查看 5,标签分组:可对好友设置标签成员 6,丰富群功能,群成员保护,群成员资料保护,群员禁言 7,始终使用端对端发送消息,语音,图片,视频,群组都不会存储于服务器 8,用户登录:对于长时间不使用APP的用户做出主动下线处理,再次登录APP时候需要重新输入密码登录 [隐私功能] 1,修改用户密码:只可以通过绑定的邮箱,密保等信息修改密码,杜绝密码被泄露后导致用户账号丢失的问题 2,登录设备管理:您可对当前登录设备信息查看,发现可疑设备可执行踢出下线操作 3,隐私管理:您可以设置好友,语音,群组,圈子等权限设置。避免不必要的骚扰 4,文件隐私:您在APP中使用的文字,图片,语音,视频等信息均采用了RSA和SRP加密保护,传输协议和消息采用了非对称加密算法,任何人使用网络抓包,嗅探等方式均无法获取原始文件信息,全方位守护您的信息安全。

Screenshots

BatChat4 screens
bbcircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: bbcircle at 5.0 against BatChat's 3.5. bbcircle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). BatChat's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bbcircle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BatChat has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of BatChat's written reviews are positive against 100% of bbcircle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, bbcircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BatChat versus bbcircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatChatbbcircle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (99 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., LtdB Circle LTD

Customer experience

BatChat

All ratings99 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative11.6%

bbcircle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BatChat

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

1 request
  • Adapt to landscape mode

bbcircle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

BatChat

One-time27
  • 1月的免广告服务$0.99
  • 1个月靓号服务$1.99
  • 200MB月容量套餐$3.99
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  • 50BF币$6.99
  • 500MB月容量套餐$7.99
  • 蝙蝠1个月VIP$9.99
  • 12个月聊天气泡$9.99
  • 1024MB月容量套餐$12.99
  • 1月自动签到服务$14.99
  • 3个月VIP$29.99
  • 198Bat币$29.99
  • 1年靓号服务$29.99
  • 形象月卡$29.99
  • 200M收藏容量$39.99
  • 1个月群机器人$39.99
  • 终身免广告服务$45.00
  • 6个月VIP$59.99
  • 398Bat币$59.99
  • 6个月的自动任务服务$69.99
  • 588Bat币$79.99
  • 500M收藏容量套餐$89.99
  • 1年SVIP$99.99
  • 1年自动签到服务$129.99
  • 3个月群机器人$129.99
  • 1024M收藏容量$149.99
  • 6个月群机器人$249.99
  • 12个月群机器人$499.99
None

bbcircle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BatChat free?
BatChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bbcircle free?
bbcircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BatChat or bbcircle?
bbcircle is rated higher. BatChat averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while bbcircle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BatChat or bbcircle have ads?
Neither BatChat nor bbcircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BatChat or bbcircle?
BatChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and bbcircle every 3 days. Most recently, BatChat was updated on October 13, 2026 and bbcircle on September 27, 2026.

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