# 百度贴吧 vs BatChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BatChat at 86% against 百度贴吧's 20%. BatChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.5 vs 3.1). 百度贴吧's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 100). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 百度贴吧 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BatChat holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 百度贴吧 has 5.2K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of 百度贴吧's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's.

百度贴吧 ships an update every 11 days, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度贴吧 | BatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812/reviews) | **[3.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchat-encrypted-messenger/id1661048017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 402 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [ChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661048019) |

## What reviewers say

### 百度贴吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812)

Discover and join communities based on your interests, from sports and gaming to trending memes. Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and explore diverse content. Find game guides, discuss match results, and stay updated on the latest internet culture.

**Highlights:** Interest-based communities, Sports event discussions, Game guides and multiplayer, Meme and trend exploration, Connect with like-minded users, Content sharing and discussion

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 贴吧会员自动续费版1个月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权（自动续费） | $3.49 | per month |
| 百度贴吧ios端4.2元Y币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端12元T豆 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧会员1个月的使用权 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端40元T豆 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端50元T豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员3个月的使用权 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端108元T豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员12个月的使用权 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to use
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 💡 Interesting content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Strict account restrictions
- 🚫 Censorship issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view images properly
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Delayed push notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Better content organization
- Ability to customize app settings
- More user privacy controls


### 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 百度贴吧 free?

百度贴吧 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, 百度贴吧 or BatChat?

BatChat is rated higher. 百度贴吧 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 100 ratings.

### Do 百度贴吧 or BatChat have ads?

百度贴吧 shows ads; BatChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, 百度贴吧 or BatChat?

百度贴吧 ships an update every 11 days, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, 百度贴吧 was updated on October 28, 2026 and BatChat on October 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.*