# AppTicker Wish vs pocketChat

The clearest difference is rating: pocketChat at 5.0 against AppTicker Wish's 4.3. pocketChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). AppTicker Wish's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppTicker Wish sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. pocketChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

pocketChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppTicker Wish has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of AppTicker Wish's written reviews are positive against 100% of pocketChat's.

AppTicker Wish ships an update every 9 days, pocketChat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppTicker Wish | pocketChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appticker-wish/id356354910/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketchat/id6760356504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislaw Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/333176382) | [Sven Schroder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884086356) |

## What reviewers say

### AppTicker Wish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appticker-wish/id356354910)

Track apps from the App Store and receive notifications when their prices drop. Never miss a sale on your desired applications again by adding them to a personalized wishlist.

**Highlights:** App Store wishlist, Price drop alerts, Track app prices, Never miss a sale, Personalized notifications

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 Month subscription | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium for 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Breakfast | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great for finding free/discounted apps
- 💡 Useful for discovering new apps
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast loading of information
- 📰 Provides tech news and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔄 Lists refresh to the top
- ❌ Inaccurate pricing/free status
- 🤔 Categories are unclear
- 😵 Navigation can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading
- App freezes after ads
- Lists refresh to the top
- Apps shown as free are not
- In-app purchases not displayed

**Requested features**

- Show app ratings within the app
- Make push notifications configurable
- Indicate in-app purchases clearly
- Add a search function for games
- Improve iPad interface


### pocketChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketchat/id6760356504)

This app consolidates multiple streaming platform chats into one color-coded view on your phone. It offers features like text-to-speech, OBS control, and event tracking for streamers. Manage your stream and engage with your audience from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform chat consolidation, Text-to-speech for chat and events, OBS stream and scene control, Customizable stream deck, Real-time location sharing, Event tracking and alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppTicker Wish free?

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

### Is pocketChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppTicker Wish or pocketChat?

pocketChat is rated higher. AppTicker Wish averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while pocketChat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppTicker Wish or pocketChat have ads?

AppTicker Wish shows ads; pocketChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppTicker Wish or pocketChat?

AppTicker Wish ships an update every 9 days, and pocketChat every 2 days. Most recently, AppTicker Wish was updated on November 10, 2026 and pocketChat on November 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.*