Comparison

TG Watch for Telegram vs Chamba

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

Head to head
About

TG Watch for Telegram

This app provides a standalone Telegram client for Apple Watch, allowing users to send and receive messages, photos, audio, and more directly from their wrist. It supports various message types and offers an audio-to-text feature, enabling full chat access without needing a paired iPhone.

Highlights
  • Send/receive text messages
  • Send/receive photo messages
  • Send/receive audio messages
  • Receive stickers/GIFs
  • Audio to text transcription
  • Access all chats and contacts
  • Standalone Apple Watch operation
Features
Read full description

TGWatch is a third-party Apple Watch app for Telegram Messenger. TGWatch allow user receive / send telegram messages on Apple Watch. Because Telegram official client don't have Apple Watch app, so many users don't have chance to use telegram on apple watch. TGWatch is for that. TG Watch Feature: - Receive / Send Telegram Text Messages on Apple Watch - Receive / Send Telegram Photo Messages on Apple Watch - Receive / Send Telegram Audio Messages on Apple Watch - Receive Telegram Sticker / GIF Messages on Apple Watch - Support Telegram Calls on Apple Watch - Audio to Text - Access All Telegram Chats on Apple Watch - Access All Telegram Contacts on Apple Watch - Display My QR Code on Apple Watch - Support More Message Types: Text, Photo, Voice Notes, Stickers, GIFs, Document, Audio, Contact, and Location Messages - Multi-Account Support: Add multiple Telegram accounts in TGWatch and switch between them without re-logging in - Watch Complication & Smart Stack Support: Add TGWatch widgets to your watch face for quick app launch. Pin chat lists to the Smart Stack to jump directly to specific conversations. TGWatch watch app is now a standalone Telegram client for the Apple Watch. It can operate independently without the need for a paired iPhone or iPad nearby. This means it can function on cellular-enabled Apple Watches or any Apple Watch that has network access. Disclaimer: TGWatch is a third-party unofficial Telegram client, which wasn't owned or supported by Official Telegram Team. We follow the Telegram Terms of Service and never collect user data in TGWatch. If you want to support our further development, you can buy in-app subscription to unlock all features. Also, you can still use free version to send/receive telegram messages. Privacy Policy: https://tgwatch.app/terms Terms of Use: https://tgwatch.app/terms

About

Chamba

Features
Read full description

Взрывная энергия в фото формате! Chamba – это приложение для любителей снимать крутые фото события, происходящих не с нами, а вокруг нас! Ежедневно вокруг нас происходит множество разных событий, и люди, часто зацикленные на повседневных вещах, не обращают внимания на разнообразие и красоту окружающего мира. -Авторы самого разнообразного контента поделятся с тобой своими талантами и идеями. -Создавай свой уникальный контент с помощью телефона, квадрокоптера, камеры GoPro и других устройств. -Публикуй и делись тем, что важно именно тебе! -Наслаждайся лайтовым, атмосферным, спокойным и динамичным контентом, который вдохновит тебя на новые идеи, передавая атмосферу моментов, движения, звука и эмоций, придавая широту и разнообразие событий. -Выражай свое восхищение смайлами, стикерами, лайками и комментариями. -Обсуждай интересные события с единомышленниками, создавая возможность взаимодействия с другими пользователями для обмена идеями, мнениями и вдохновениями. -Абсолютно открытое сообщество для всех. Отвлекись от будничной суеты и наслаждайся лучшими моментами в жизни. Chamba - это твой индивидуальный мир, в котором ты наслаждаешься красотой окружающего мира!

Screenshots

TG Watch for Telegram4 screens
Chamba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chamba at none against TG Watch for Telegram's 9. Chamba also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TG Watch for Telegram sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chamba asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TG Watch for Telegram ships an update monthly, Chamba every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TG Watch for Telegram versus Chamba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTG Watch for TelegramChamba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (226 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings226 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB168 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDating Apps LLCMarat Khairullin

Bugs and requests

TG Watch for Telegram

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • QR code invalid for login
  • App not displaying on Apple Watch after updates
  • Messages not updating without app restart
  • Premium subscription not activating on watch
  • Voice message sending marked as paid despite purchase
Show 5 more
  • App freezes during login process
  • Notification preview links causing chat clutter
  • Messages not received by recipient despite showing sent
  • Keyboard input issues on watch
  • App crashes and fails to load chats

Requested features

9 requests
  • Multiple Telegram account support
  • Call/voice call functionality
  • Quick reply customization on watch
  • Reply directly from notifications
  • Direct message sending without watermark
Show 4 more
  • Better Russian language support
  • Improved image quality in chats
  • Group chat topic support
  • Better button layout for message sending

Chamba

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TG Watch for Telegram

Subscriptions6
  • 1 month$2.991 Month
  • 1 month$4.991 Month
  • 1 month$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 12 months$12.991 Year
  • 12 months$14.991 Year
  • 12 months$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

Chamba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TG Watch for Telegram free?
TG Watch for Telegram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chamba free?
Chamba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TG Watch for Telegram or Chamba have ads?
Neither TG Watch for Telegram nor Chamba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TG Watch for Telegram or Chamba?
TG Watch for Telegram ships an update monthly, and Chamba every 6 weeks. Most recently, TG Watch for Telegram was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chamba on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons