# Kik Messaging & Chat App vs Connected2.me

The clearest difference is ads: Connected2.me at none against Kik Messaging & Chat App's shown. Connected2.me also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Kik Messaging & Chat App's advantage is ratings volume (486K vs 31K) and review sentiment (36% vs 23%). On price, rating, 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 Connected2.me sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Kik Messaging & Chat App against 4.4 for Connected2.me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kik Messaging & Chat App has 486K ratings behind it against 31K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Kik Messaging & Chat App's written reviews are positive against 23% of Connected2.me's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kik Messaging & Chat App | Connected2.me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (486K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kik-messaging-and-chat-app/id357218860/reviews) | **[4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **486K** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #111 |
| Size | 169 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Medialab - Kik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677859788) | [C2M](https://appshunter.io/developer/832556485) |

## What reviewers say

### Kik Messaging & Chat App

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Social Networking, #192 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


### Connected2.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with new people through free messaging and discover or share stories. Create a profile, get a unique link to share on social media, and let others connect with you for a fresh social networking experience.

**Highlights:** Free messaging, Share and discover stories, Customizable profile, Unique shareable link, Social media integration, New social network experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connected2.me Plus | $15.49 | per 7 days |
| Connected2.me Plus | $59.99 | per month |
| Story Promote | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (15 mins) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (30 mins) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote VIP | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for socializing
- 🚀 Plenty of users
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of security and moderation
- 💩 Filled with scammers and inappropriate content
- 🚫 Unfair banning policies

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to send messages
- Accounts getting randomly banned
- Syncing issues between accounts
- Unreliable notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved moderation and verification system
- Better filtering options
- Ability to permanently delete account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kik Messaging & Chat App free?

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

### Is Connected2.me free?

Connected2.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kik Messaging & Chat App or Connected2.me?

Connected2.me is rated higher. Kik Messaging & Chat App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 486K ratings, while Connected2.me averages 4.4 from 31K ratings.

### Do Kik Messaging & Chat App or Connected2.me have ads?

Kik Messaging & Chat App shows ads; Connected2.me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kik Messaging & Chat App or Connected2.me?

Kik Messaging & Chat App ships an update fortnightly, and Connected2.me fortnightly. Most recently, Kik Messaging & Chat App was updated on October 28, 2026 and Connected2.me on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kik Messaging & Chat App or Connected2.me?

Kik Messaging & Chat App currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Connected2.me at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*