Comparison

Paltalk vs SameView

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paltalk

Engage in live, topic-based group conversations using video, voice, or text. Join thousands of active rooms organized around shared interests, or create your own. The platform prioritizes community experience with moderation and safety tools.

Highlights
  • Live group chat rooms
  • Video, voice, and text communication
  • Interest-based communities
  • Create your own rooms
  • Real-time moderation tools
  • Virtual gifts and recognition
  • Cross-platform access
Features
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Paltalk is a global community platform built around live, topic-based chat rooms. Join thousands of active rooms organized around shared interests such as music, culture, sports, current events, and more. Each room centers on a specific topic, creating space for group discussions to grow naturally within a community setting. Take part in live group conversations using video, voice, or text, or simply listen and follow along. You choose how you participate. Paltalk focuses on interest-based rooms and structured community spaces designed for group interaction. Community experience is supported with safety in mind. Chat rooms include active moderators, room management tools, reporting options, and community guidelines to help maintain respectful and welcoming discussions. With over 20 years of experience in social technology, Paltalk provides a stable and reliable environment for live group communication across desktop and mobile devices. Download the app and join live community rooms built around your interests. LIVE COMMUNITY CHAT ROOMS • International Community vs. Local Flavor. Whether you’re looking to learn a new language, rock out to your favorite song, or examine the social issues in your city elections, Paltalk has a room for you. Explore thousands of active rooms organized around shared interests and ongoing group discussions. GROUP VIDEO, VOICE, AND TEXT • Participate in live conversations within structured rooms and choose how you engage in each community space. Upgrade to join more rooms simultaneously. Plus, no extra fees for international messaging or calling. REAL-TIME MODERATION AND SAFETY TOOLS FOR LIVE CHAT ROOMS • Live human room moderators • Room management controls • One-tap reporting • Community guidelines • AI Safety filters CREATE YOUR OWN ROOM • Can’t find a specific topic? Create a group and host your own room. Start a topic-based room and guide discussions using built-in management tools. VIRTUAL GIFTS AND RECOGNITION • Send virtual gifts within rooms and earn recognition within the Paltalk community, with special appearances from pop culture characters and brands you love; try sending gifts to say hello in a room. Each gift sent or received earns points toward special status as a Paltalk Crown member. ACCESS ANYWHERE • Join from desktop or mobile and stay part of your favorite community rooms wherever you are. Paltalk will even run in the background of your device if you want to listen to your favorite room or talk to a friend while you read emails. Never miss a great moment again. If you enjoy the Paltalk community, we appreciate your review. For support, contact ptmobile@paltalk.com. We read and respond to every message.

About

SameView

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SameView ist keine weitere Kritzel-App. Es ist euer gemeinsames Tagesbild - ein Foto, das ihr beide seht, und auf dem ihr euch kleine Zeichnungen und Notizen hinterlasst. One wallpaper. Same view. Every day. EIN BILD, DAS EUCH VERBINDET Statt Nachrichten hin- und herzuschicken, teilt ihr eine gemeinsame Bildersammlung. SameView zeigt euch beiden jeden Tag dasselbe Foto - ein kleiner gemeinsamer Moment, ganz ohne Aufwand. ZEICHNEN & SCHREIBEN Das Besondere: Ihr setzt nicht nur Bilder, ihr macht sie zu eurem Moment. Zeichne mit dem Finger oder schreib etwas direkt aufs Tagesbild. Wer es öffnet, sieht es erscheinen - Strich für Strich, so wie es gemalt wurde. WIDGETS FÜR SPERR- UND STARTBILDSCHIRM Eure gemeinsamen Tage, ein Countdown bis zum Wiedersehen, die heutige Zeichnung, die aktuelle Stimmung - direkt unter der Uhr, ohne die App zu öffnen. WIE WEIT IHR AUSEINANDER SEID Zwei Kreise mit euren Initialen, dazwischen ein Herz. Je näher ihr euch seid, desto enger rücken sie zusammen. Beide Seiten schalten das ausdrücklich frei. AUTOMATISCH & OHNE WIEDERHOLUNG Ladet eure Fotos in die gemeinsame Bibliothek - SameView wählt täglich von selbst aus und wechselt zuverlässig durch eure Erinnerungen. Nie zweimal hintereinander dasselbe Bild. KALENDER FÜR BESONDERE TAGE Jahrestag, Geburtstag oder ein spontanes "Denk an dich"? Im Kalender legst du für einen Tag ein festes Bild fest - dann kommt genau dieses statt der automatischen Auswahl. ALS HINTERGRUND SETZEN Mit einem Kurzbefehl übernimmt dein iPhone das Tagesbild automatisch als Sperrbildschirm-Hintergrund. Die Einrichtung dauert zwei Minuten und steht Schritt für Schritt in der App. FAVORITEN Markiere Lieblingsbilder mit dem Herz - sie kommen häufiger dran. PRIVAT & NUR FÜR EUCH Ihr verbindet euch über einen privaten Einladungscode. Kein Konto, keine Telefonnummer, keine E-Mail-Adresse. Keine Werbung, kein Tracking. Die Entfernung schaltet ihr ausdrücklich frei; euer Standort wird auf etwa einen Kilometer gerundet gespeichert und nie weitergegeben - die anderen sehen ausschließlich die Entfernung. Für Paare, beste Freunde, Fernbeziehungen und Familie - für alle, die jeden Tag denselben Blick teilen wollen. Jetzt SameView installieren und euren ersten gemeinsamen Tag starten.

Screenshots

Paltalk4 screens
SameView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SameView at none against Paltalk's 10. SameView also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paltalk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. SameView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paltalk versus SameView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaltalkSameView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB41 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperPaltalk US LLCSamuel Ruprecht

Bugs and requests

Paltalk

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Camera issues after iOS updates
  • Audio cutting out frequently
  • Conversation history disappearing
  • Inability to delete messages or conversations
  • Rooms freezing and crashing the app
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  • Profile pictures and names not loading properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow admins to manage rooms from mobile
  • Add iPad-optimized layout
  • Improve audio/video quality and stability
  • Implement better user blocking/muting tools
  • Provide more customization options
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  • Improve room search and organization

SameView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Paltalk

Subscriptions4
  • Extreme Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Extreme Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • VIP Monthly$21.991 Month
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  • Prime Monthly$54.991 Month
One-time6
  • Pack of 15 Credits$0.99
  • Pack of 50 Credits$2.99
  • Pack of 100 Credits$4.99
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  • Pack of 500 Credits$19.99
  • Pack of 1500 Credits$49.99
  • Pack of 3500 Credits$99.99
None

SameView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paltalk free?
Paltalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SameView free?
SameView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paltalk or SameView have ads?
Paltalk shows ads; SameView does not.

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