# ChatSpace vs Car Lounge

The clearest difference is rating: Car Lounge at 5.0 against ChatSpace's 4.6. ChatSpace's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 1) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatSpace sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Car Lounge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Car Lounge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatSpace has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChatSpace ships an update fortnightly, Car Lounge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatSpace | Car Lounge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatspace-chat-talk-and-fun/id6443834097/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-lounge/id6773178672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Coshi B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649802862) | [Hummus Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896667818) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatspace-chat-talk-and-fun/id6443834097)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #195 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends through a social messaging app. Share your thoughts, passions, and experiences in a secure and private environment. Enhance your interactions with features like image sharing and real-time conversations.

**Highlights:** Make new friends nearby, Connect with like-minded people, Share thoughts and passions, Real-time conversations, Image and GIF sharing, Secure and private messaging

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 ChatSpace Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| 100 ChatSpace Coins | $12.49 | one-time |
| 550 ChatSpace Coins | $63.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chatting with cute girls
- 🚀 Absolute love for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to use, need to buy coins
- 🤖 Fake profiles and bots
- 🚫 Can't talk without paying
- 🚫 Blocked from contacting people outside the app
- ❌ Terrible customer service, no response

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts randomly stop working
- Unexpected charges on user's card

**Requested features**

- Free messaging or at least more free messages
- Video chatting capability
- Ability to delete account


### Car Lounge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-lounge/id6773178672)

Connect with fellow car enthusiasts, showcase your vehicles with extensive customization, and share your passion through photos and videos. Discover local car meets, buy/sell parts in the marketplace, and participate in community tournaments.

**Highlights:** Customizable car profiles and garages, Photo and video sharing, Discover local car meets, In-app marketplace for parts, Community tournaments, Direct messaging and channels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Lounge Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Lounge Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Car Lounge Premium | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatSpace free?

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

### Is Car Lounge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChatSpace or Car Lounge?

Car Lounge is rated higher. ChatSpace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Car Lounge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ChatSpace or Car Lounge have ads?

Neither ChatSpace nor Car Lounge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChatSpace or Car Lounge?

ChatSpace ships an update fortnightly, and Car Lounge every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChatSpace was updated on November 7, 2026 and Car Lounge on November 5, 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.*