Chroncord vs Chalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chroncord
Access your Discord servers and messages directly from your wrist. Manage DMs, channels, and participate in voice chats with a range of messaging and customization features. This app offers a convenient way to stay connected on the go.
- Access DMs, servers, and channels
- Send, edit, and reply to messages
- View embeds, images, and pinned messages
- Use custom emojis and reactions
- Participate in voice channel chats
- Real-time message indicators
- Markdown support for formatting
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Use Discord¹ on your wrist! FEATURES: • One-time purchase—no subscriptions, ever. • Login with Discord credentials or QR Code. • Access all your DMs, servers, channels, and messages. • Browse threads and forum posts with ease. • View embeds, pinned messages, and full-sized images. • Send, delete, edit, and reply to messages. • Enjoy custom emojis and add new reactions. • Open web links directly within the app. • Check full user profiles, including roles and statuses. • Real-time message indicators and ping counters. • Change and sync your own status across devices. • Adjust settings to customize your experience. • Markdown support for formatting. • Open and participate in voice channel chats. • Use the FlickType Keyboard for easy typing. COMING SOON: • Widgets and complications. • Server member lists. • Polls and slash commands. • Custom status text. • Full video and GIF support. • Seamless account switching. • Localization for global use. [1] Chroncord is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Discord Inc. All trademarks, service marks, and logos pertaining to Discord are the exclusive property of Discord Inc.
Chalk
This app allows real-time group chats with both online and offline modes. Create or join rooms to connect with people nearby or globally, even without an internet connection. Secure, password-protected rooms are available.
- Real-time group chat
- Online and offline modes
- Create or join rooms
- Secure, password-protected rooms
- No account or subscriptions required
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Draw, type, and share your creativity with people nearby and around the world. Chalk-Talk is a real-time group chat app with online and offline modes. Create or join rooms with or without an internet connection—ideal when you’re on the go, in low-signal areas, or hanging out with nearby friends. Want to extend your reach? Create an online room, and chat with anyone anywhere. • No account or subscriptions required • Create secure, password-protected chat rooms • [NEW!] Online mode: chat with anyone anywhere in the world (internet required) • Offline mode: chat with anyone nearby (no internet required)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chalk at Free against Chroncord's $2.99. Chroncord's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Chalk is free to download; Chroncord costs $2.99 up front. Chalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chroncord asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chroncord holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Chroncord's written reviews are positive against 75% of Chalk's.
Chroncord ships an update every 3 days, Chalk every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chroncord | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (57 ratings) — better | 4.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tyler Smith | Ouroboros Technologies, LLC |
Customer experience
Chroncord
Chalk
Bugs and requests
Chroncord
Reported bugs
11 issues- Servers not showing up
- Discord flags app as potential hack
- Cannot zoom/open images in messages
- Cannot play attached audio files
- QR signup failed
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- App refuses to load/connect
- Links to comments, gifs, stickers, photos do not work
- Bot commands not supported
- Randomly switches message recipient
- Notifications not received
- DMs work terribly, switches recipient randomly
Requested features
15 requests- Ability to check servers remotely (not just DMs)
- Ability to zoom in/open images in messages
- Ability to play attached audio files
- Support for Family Setup on Apple Watch
- Section to view friends and initiate messages/group messages
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- Plus symbol in messages area to create new messages with friend selection
- Voice messaging capability
- VC (Voice Chat) support
- Ability to alert to notifications
- Pinning favorite chats and channels
- Ability to attach images
- Ability to control bots (/ command)
- Direct access shortcut on watch face
- Support for adding a custom status
- Support for channel folders/groups
Chalk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chroncord
No in-app purchases
Chalk
- Remove Advertisements$3.99
