# Kik Messaging & Chat App vs TIYA

The clearest difference is rating: Kik Messaging & Chat App at 4.3 against TIYA's 3.7. Kik Messaging & Chat App also leads on ratings volume (486K vs 10K) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). TIYA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kik Messaging & Chat App sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TIYA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kik Messaging & Chat App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kik Messaging & Chat App has 486K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Kik Messaging & Chat App's written reviews are positive against 33% of TIYA's.

Kik Messaging & Chat App ships an update fortnightly, TIYA every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kik Messaging & Chat App | TIYA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (486K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kik-messaging-and-chat-app/id357218860/reviews)** | [3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **486K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Medialab - Kik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677859788) | [TIYA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480476697) |

## What reviewers say

### Kik Messaging & Chat App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kik-messaging-and-chat-app/id357218860)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Social Networking, #190 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover new ones through chat. Share photos, videos, games, and more without needing phone numbers. Explore interests and join groups for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends, Group chats, Share photos and videos, Play games, Meet new people, Username-based accounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Ad free (annual) | $32.99 | per year |
| 100 Live Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Live credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Chat Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Live Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Live Credits Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Live Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Live Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3700 Live Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| 16500 Live Credits | $99.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Live Credits | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great chat features
- 🌐 Connects people globally
- 🤝 Helps make new friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overrun by bots and spam
- 💤 Slow and laggy performance
- 📢 Intrusive and annoying ads
- 🔑 Account security issues
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and safety

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Messages not sending or getting stuck
- Profile pictures not updating correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved group management tools
- Option to disable live streaming
- Better chat organization and search
- Ability to delete messages across devices
- Restore previous video chat functionality


### TIYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257)

Connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships on a unique social platform. Engage in conversations with an AI companion for support and confidence-building, or discover personalized recommendations for human connections based on shared interests.

**Highlights:** AI friend companion, Boost social confidence, Personalized user recommendations, Privacy protection, Unlimited AI chatting (with subscription), Advanced chatting experience (with subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TIYA plus membership | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Fun app to meet new people
- 🤝 Ability to make new friends
- 💬 Good for voice chatting
- 🎮 Useful for gaming with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔞 Inappropriate content and users
- 🔊 Loud and disruptive users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account problems
- Messaging and call functionality not working
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Age-restricted chat rooms
- Mute/block features for disruptive users
- Better privacy controls
- Improved moderation and reporting tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kik Messaging & Chat App free?

Kik Messaging & Chat App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TIYA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kik Messaging & Chat App or TIYA?

Kik Messaging & Chat App is rated higher. Kik Messaging & Chat App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 486K ratings, while TIYA averages 3.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Kik Messaging & Chat App or TIYA have ads?

Kik Messaging & Chat App shows ads; TIYA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kik Messaging & Chat App or TIYA?

Kik Messaging & Chat App ships an update fortnightly, and TIYA every 11 days. Most recently, Kik Messaging & Chat App was updated on October 31, 2026 and TIYA on October 31, 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.*