# WeChat vs Games for iMessage Text & Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Games for iMessage Text & Chat at 4.5 against WeChat's 3.9. Games for iMessage Text & Chat also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 24%). WeChat's advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 4.8K) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Games for iMessage Text & Chat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Games for iMessage Text & Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeChat has 81K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of WeChat's written reviews are positive against 53% of Games for iMessage Text & Chat's.

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, Games for iMessage Text & Chat monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeChat | Games for iMessage Text & Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-imessage-text-and-chat/id1506797690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 887 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WeChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/614694882) | [Fad Mania, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472958220) |

## What reviewers say

### WeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Social Networking, #24 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Discover news, local services, and games within the app. Features mobile payment and health tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Text, photo, voice, and video messaging, Group chats up to 500 members, High-quality voice and video calls, Real-time location sharing, Moments for sharing photos and videos, Official Accounts for news and content, Mini Programs for third-party services, Mobile payment with Weixin Pay

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42 WeBeans | $0.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126 WeBeans | $2.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350 WeBeans | $6.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| 896 WeBeans | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9086 WeBeans | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great all-in-one app
- 👍 Convenient features like payments and mini-programs
- 💡 Useful translation and sharing functions
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting blocked for no reason
- 🔒 Strict security measures and verification requirements
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
- 🔋 High storage and battery consumption
- 🤔 Censorship and monitoring concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable voice/video call quality

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve chat organization with folders and pinning
- Allow editing of posted content
- Provide better translation and language support
- Simplify account recovery and unblocking process


### Games for iMessage Text & Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-imessage-text-and-chat/id1506797690)

Discover and play social games directly within your messaging app. Connect with friends or new people through a group chat finder and enjoy a variety of interactive games. Offers a free experience with optional premium features.

**Highlights:** Social games for iMessage, Group chat finder, Over 15 exciting games, Bowling, Skeeball, Cup Pong, Connect and challenge friends, Premium features available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameWave Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 👍 Great for group interaction
- 🚀 Unique game play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Synchronization issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing phone numbers
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Games freezing or not loading properly
- Forfeiting games even after winning
- Inability to create account or log in
- Glitches with specific games like Solitaire, Skee Ball

**Requested features**

- Add more game options like Connect 4, Uno, darts, racing games
- Improve game instructions and rules
- Allow playing with friends without sharing phone numbers
- Add dark mode
- Improve avatar customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeChat free?

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

### Is Games for iMessage Text & Chat free?

Games for iMessage Text & Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeChat or Games for iMessage Text & Chat?

Games for iMessage Text & Chat is rated higher. WeChat averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Games for iMessage Text & Chat averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do WeChat or Games for iMessage Text & Chat have ads?

Both WeChat and Games for iMessage Text & Chat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeChat or Games for iMessage Text & Chat?

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Games for iMessage Text & Chat monthly. Most recently, WeChat was updated on September 27, 2026 and Games for iMessage Text & Chat on September 27, 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.*