Chaverim Assist vs BackChats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic GPS location detection
- One-tap calling to nearest assistance
- Connects to Interstate Chaverim
- Displays current address and coordinates
- Lists Chaverim branches worldwide
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
BackChats
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Chaverim Assist | BackChats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeshaya Krauss | Shane Kadish |
In-app purchases
Chaverim Assist
No in-app purchases
BackChats
No in-app purchases









