JoltChat vs Aura
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Aura
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Live chats, Local groups. Aura connects you to the conversations happening around you, in real time, wherever you are. DISCOVER • See public chats based on your current location • Join live conversations as they happen CHAT • Jump into local group chats instantly • Message people nearby, even if you’ve just met • Chats disappear when you leave, nothing sticks around GROUPS • Create private or public Auras with friends or your crew • Use them for casual hangouts or events MOVES WITH YOU • Chats update as you move to new places • Stay in the loop from coffee shops to concerts • Reconnect with people you crossed paths with Aura isn’t just messaging, it’s a new way to experience your surroundings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aura at every 2 days against JoltChat's every 6 weeks. 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.
JoltChat ships an update every 6 weeks, Aura every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoltChat | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WolfTech LLC | Aura |
In-app purchases
JoltChat
No in-app purchases
Aura
No in-app purchases









