Comparison

Lenz vs JoltChat

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

Head to head
About

Lenz

Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity through a proximity-based map. Share photos, captions, and engage with your connections' posts, fostering real-world interactions.

Highlights
  • Proximity-based map for nearby connections
  • Post photos with captions to your feed
  • Like, comment, and share posts
  • Direct messaging for conversations
  • Friend list management
  • Profile linking to other social media
Features
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Welcome to Lenz- Social, the new and revolutionary app in Social Media and Networking that allows you (the user) the ability to connect to people nearby. So much of social media in today’s world is focused on connecting from a far, but now, you can look through a new Lenz and connect with people who are close in proximity to you. Features- Map: Through the Lenz Map, users are able to see potential new connections who are within a 1/4 mile radius around them and can request a connection. Example- You and a group of friends are at a concert and you see someone nearby, if they have Lenz, you can click on their profile from the map and request to connect with them. Here on the map, users that you have already connected with will also be shown outside of the 1/4 mile radius in case you want to reach back out and go hang out together! Publish: Through Lenz Posts, users can snap a quick picture to post to their feed through our camera function or users can select a previously taken photo and post to their feed. Provide a caption for your post and send it out for your connections to see! Feed: Through the Lenz Feed, users are able to published their own posts for connections to see. Furthermore, you can Like, Comment, or Share posts your see from other existing connections. Chat: Through the Lenz Chat, users can talk and chat through the Lenz app and continue to get to know each other, maybe even make more plans to reconnect! Friends: Through the Lenz Friends List, users can see displayed those users they have already connected with. This display looks similar to a contact list where users can reach back out through the app, they can modify their connection status, block or unblock, and view their connections’ profiles! Profile: Through Lenz- Social, a user’s profile becomes a central hub for connecting with someone through more outlets than just Lenz. Once a connection has been made, the two users can also see each other’s social media accounts that they decide they want to hyperlink on their profile, allowing users to further their connection! We thoroughly hope you enjoy Lenz- Social so go out there, take a look through a new Lenz and connect with the world around you!

About

JoltChat

Connect with your church's small group effortlessly. This messaging app automatically syncs with your church's Planning Center, ensuring all group information is up-to-date. Discover nearby groups and stay connected with your community.

Highlights
  • Automatic Planning Center sync
  • Instant new member onboarding
  • Up-to-date group information
  • Direct messaging to group leaders
  • Discover nearby small groups
  • Live group map
Features
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JoltChat: The Easy Group Messaging App for Your Church Looking for a simple way to connect with your small group? Meet JoltChat - the first and only messaging app linked to your church's Planning Center. With JoltChat, it's super easy to: Get Started Instantly: New members joining your group get automatically added to your church's Planning Center. No more complicated sign-ups! Stay Up-to-Date: Your group info such as meeting times and locations are always current. The app lets you quickly message your group leaders too. Explore Groups Nearby: Check out a live map to see other small groups around you. Tap on a group to get all the details and even visit their website. Seamless Connection: JoltChat works hand-in-hand with your church's Planning Center system behind the scenes, keeping everything seamlessly in sync. No more confusing group communication or admin work! Download JoltChat now and experience effortless small group coordination. It's the simple way to stay connected with your church community. Your personal data is securely stored with JoltChat - be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions: https://joltchat.com/JoltChat_Privacy_Policy.pdf https://joltchat.com/JoltChat_Terms_of_Service.pdf

Screenshots

Lenz4 screens
JoltChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lenz at 5.0 against JoltChat's 4.7. JoltChat's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lenz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoltChat has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lenz ships an update monthly, JoltChat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lenz versus JoltChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLenzJoltChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames LorenzWolfTech LLC

Customer experience

Lenz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JoltChat

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Lenz

No in-app purchases

None

JoltChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lenz free?
Lenz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JoltChat free?
JoltChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lenz or JoltChat?
Lenz is rated higher. Lenz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JoltChat averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Lenz or JoltChat have ads?
Neither Lenz nor JoltChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lenz or JoltChat?
Lenz ships an update monthly, and JoltChat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lenz was updated on October 30, 2026 and JoltChat on October 24, 2026.

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