WhatsApp Messenger vs BatChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhatsApp Messenger
Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- High-quality voice and video calls
- Group chats and calls
- Cross-device connectivity
- Status updates
- Location sharing
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WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and calling app used by over 2 billion people across 180+ countries. It's super simple, reliable and private, making it perfect for staying in touch with your friends and family worldwide. WhatsApp works across mobile, tablet, and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*. Private messaging and calls across the world Your privacy is our priority. With end-to-end encryption, you can be sure that your personal messages and calls stay between you and who you send them to. And no one, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. Simple and secure connections, right away All you need is your phone number - no usernames or logins needed. Easily view your contacts on WhatsApp and start messaging. And what's more, you can easily link your other devices, including iPads, for seamless connectivity. High quality voice and video calls Enjoy free, secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free. Your calls work across devices, even on slower connections, using your phone or tablet’s Internet service. Group chats to keep you in contact Stay close to friends and family through end-to-end encrypted group chats and calls. Share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile, tablet, and desktop. You can also use call links and screen-sharing to make group calls and collaboration easy. Stay connected in real time You can share your location with those in your individual or group chats while using WhatsApp on your mobile phone. Or record a voice message for those moments when just text isn't good enough. Share daily moments through Status Share your everyday life with those who matter. With Status you can share text, photos, video, and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You're always in control of who sees your status. Just choose who you want to share it with - all your contacts or selected ones. And bring your everyday to life. *Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service Learn more about messaging privately: https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy Learn more about WhatsApp safety: https://www.whatsapp.com/security
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WhatsApp Messenger at 4.7 against BatChat's 3.5. WhatsApp Messenger also leads on ratings volume (19M vs 99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). BatChat's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 51%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. WhatsApp Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WhatsApp Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatsApp Messenger has 19M ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of WhatsApp Messenger's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WhatsApp Messenger ships an update every 3 days, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatsApp Messenger | BatChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19M ratings) — better | 3.5 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19M — better | 99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WhatsApp Inc. | ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
WhatsApp Messenger
BatChat
User reviews
WhatsApp Messenger
From 19M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💬 Great communication tool
- 🌍 Connects people globally
- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 📱 Versatile features (calls, video, groups)
- 🆓 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, notification issues)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🙈 Lack of customization and control (status, groups)
- 📤 Backup and restore issues
- 🚫 Arbitrary account bans
BatChat
From 99 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
WhatsApp Messenger
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and crashing issues
- Notification problems (missing, delayed)
- Backup and restore failures
- Arbitrary account bans with poor support
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve group management features
- Allow more customization of status and notifications
- Enhance backup and restore functionality
- Provide better customer support and appeal process
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
In-app purchases
WhatsApp Messenger
- No ads (1 account)$4.001 Month
- No ads (4 accounts)5 variants$21.991 Month
- No ads (5 accounts)4 variants$26.991 Month
BatChat
- 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
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