Comparison

Chaverim Assist vs BackChats

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

Head to head
About

Chaverim Assist

This app connects you to nearby volunteer assistance organizations when you're traveling. It uses your phone's GPS to automatically call the correct local branch or Interstate Chaverim if no local option is available. Get help quickly, even if you don't know your exact location.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPS location detection
  • One-tap calling to nearest assistance
  • Connects to Interstate Chaverim
  • Displays current address and coordinates
  • Lists Chaverim branches worldwide
Features
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Chaverim is an umbrella of volunteer not-for-profit organizations established in many neighborhoods to assist local community members. Interstate Chaverim is comprised of volunteers from the existing Chaverim branches to provide help in areas not covered by a local Chaverim organization. Often people unfortunately require Chaverim's assistance unexpectedly while away from home and are unaware that there might be a Chaverim Organization in their proximity, for example, within just a one hour drive in the tri-state area, you might be passing by several different Chaverim coverage areas and most people wouldn't know who to call. Additionally, when out of their hometown, most people don’t have the local Chaverim number handy. Quite often people don't even know exactly where they are, all they see is a long highway with no signs indicating their location. Now with the new free Chaverim Assist app, although you might not be familiar with all the existing Chaverim branches out there or don't have their phone numbers, you can rest assured that you’re reaching the correct branch of Chaverim. All this user friendly app has is just one simple button "Tap To Call" and uses your phone’s GPS to pinpoint your location and will automatically call the correct nearby Chaverim. It will also show you your current address, latitude and longitude. If you are in an area where there is no local Chaverim, you will be connected to Interstate Chaverim which handles out of area calls. This App indicates all Chaverim branches worldwide. Don't wait until you're in need of Chaverim to download this app, get it today and Chaverim will be just one click away no matter where you are. Mobile data and international calling may be required.

About

BackChats

Features
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Group chats for backpackers, featuring: * Public group chats that anyone can join * Ability to send private messages to other backpackers * A profile page showcasing some of your travel pictures and all of the countries that you've visited

Screenshots

Chaverim Assist4 screens
BackChats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chaverim Assist at every 8 days against BackChats's every 8 months. Chaverim Assist also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chaverim Assist ships an update every 8 days, BackChats every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chaverim Assist versus BackChats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaverim AssistBackChats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeshaya KraussShane Kadish

In-app purchases

None

Chaverim Assist

No in-app purchases

None

BackChats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chaverim Assist free?
Chaverim Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackChats free?
BackChats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chaverim Assist or BackChats have ads?
Neither Chaverim Assist nor BackChats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chaverim Assist or BackChats?
Chaverim Assist ships an update every 8 days, and BackChats every 8 months. Most recently, Chaverim Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and BackChats on October 25, 2026.

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