Comparison

Helium Mobile Builder vs KaChat

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

Head to head
About

Helium Mobile Builder

Deploy and manage your Helium Mobile Hotspots with ease. This app allows you to set locations, transfer ownership, claim rewards, and access fleet management tools. It also provides builder-focused guidance for optimal Hotspot placement and coverage.

Highlights
  • Deploy and manage Hotspots
  • Set Hotspot locations
  • Transfer ownership
  • Claim rewards
  • Fleet management
  • Mounting and location guidance
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Use the Helium Mobile Builder app to deploy and manage Helium Mobile Hotspots, set Hotspot locations, transfer ownership, claim rewards, and much more. It is the perfect companion app for Helium Mobile Hotspots. Fleet Management: - See all your Helium Mobile Hotspots in one place Flexibility - Choose between Multiple wallet types(custodial or non-custodial) Builder Focused tools - Mounting tips that help you figure out where to place in a selected location - Location guidance shows which locations are optimal for providing coverage

About

KaChat

This secure messaging app utilizes the Kasia protocol and KASPA BlockDAG network for instant communication. It offers a private and efficient way to connect with others.

Highlights
  • Secure instant messaging
  • Kasia protocol integration
  • KASPA BlockDAG network
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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KaChat is instant messaging app based on Kasia protocol over KASPA BlockDAG network

Screenshots

Helium Mobile Builder4 screens
KaChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KaChat at 94% against Helium Mobile Builder's 21%. KaChat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

KaChat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Helium Mobile Builder's written reviews are positive against 94% of KaChat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helium Mobile Builder ships an update every 10 days, KaChat weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helium Mobile Builder versus KaChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelium Mobile BuilderKaChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (87 ratings)4.9 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNova Labs, Inc.Cyber Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Helium Mobile Builder

All ratings88 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative60.7%

KaChat

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

Helium Mobile Builder

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App no longer works for checking WiFi antenna health
  • Degrees don't update correctly when changing location
  • Transaction fails when claiming rewards
  • Hotspot performance and earnings take forever to load
  • Account balance not showing
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  • Online status is incorrect after updates
  • Setup screens lock up
  • App makes iPhone very hot
  • App locks up during hotspot information updates
  • App takes too long to register button clicks
  • Takes minutes to get to location assertion screen
  • App doesn't load for mobile hotspot setup
  • Cannot claim rewards after last update
  • Errors when making transfers or claiming rewards
  • Tokens not transferring correctly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add offline notification for hotspots
  • Enable sync (login) with hardware wallets
  • Fix location update degrees
  • Allow more than one chance to update possessions before charging extra
  • Improve app stability and performance
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  • Provide clearer instructions on Solana requirements
  • Offer better support channels

KaChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Helium Mobile Builder

No in-app purchases

None

KaChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helium Mobile Builder free?
Helium Mobile Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KaChat free?
KaChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helium Mobile Builder or KaChat?
KaChat is rated higher. Helium Mobile Builder averages 3.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while KaChat averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.
Do Helium Mobile Builder or KaChat have ads?
Helium Mobile Builder shows ads; KaChat does not.
Which is updated more often, Helium Mobile Builder or KaChat?
Helium Mobile Builder ships an update every 10 days, and KaChat weekly. Most recently, Helium Mobile Builder was updated on October 24, 2026 and KaChat on October 24, 2026.

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