# MOMO陌陌 vs BatChat

The clearest difference is rating: MOMO陌陌 at 4.5 against BatChat's 3.5. MOMO陌陌 also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 99) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). BatChat's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOMO陌陌 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MOMO陌陌 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOMO陌陌 has 13K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of MOMO陌陌'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.

MOMO陌陌 ships an update weekly, BatChat every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOMO陌陌 | BatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862/reviews)** | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Momo Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448165865) | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) |

## What reviewers say

### MOMO陌陌

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover nearby individuals through dynamic sharing and live streaming. Engage in anonymous text and voice chats to forge new connections. Explore local events and find entertainment with a focus on genuine interactions.

**Highlights:** Nearby people and dynamics, Live streaming with interactive hosts, Anonymous chat (text and voice), Private friend circles, Audio content sharing, Teenager mode with content filtering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 旗舰会员自动续费服务 | $4.19 | per month |
| 6元陌陌币礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元陌陌币礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元陌陌币礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60元陌陌币礼包 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 108元陌陌币礼包 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 518元陌陌币礼包 | $77.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for making friends
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Difficult to register/login for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Restricted features for non-Chinese users
- 🤖 Many fake/bot accounts
- 🚫 Strict censorship and content restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Slow performance

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Improved user verification system
- Better content moderation
- More transparent policies


### BatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1月的免广告服务 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月靓号服务 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200MB月容量套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50BF币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500MB月容量套餐 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 蝙蝠1个月VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12个月聊天气泡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1024MB月容量套餐 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1月自动签到服务 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 198Bat币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1年靓号服务 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 形象月卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200M收藏容量 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1个月群机器人 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 终身免广告服务 | $45.00 | one-time |
| 6个月VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| 398Bat币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6个月的自动任务服务 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 588Bat币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 500M收藏容量套餐 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1年SVIP | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1年自动签到服务 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 3个月群机器人 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 1024M收藏容量 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 6个月群机器人 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 12个月群机器人 | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Network connection issues
- Cannot send messages
- App not opening
- Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Adapt to landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOMO陌陌 free?

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

### Is BatChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOMO陌陌 or BatChat?

MOMO陌陌 is rated higher. MOMO陌陌 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do MOMO陌陌 or BatChat have ads?

MOMO陌陌 shows ads; BatChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, MOMO陌陌 or BatChat?

MOMO陌陌 ships an update weekly, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, MOMO陌陌 was updated on October 13, 2026 and BatChat on October 13, 2026.

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