# Chroncord vs Chalk

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chroncord | Chalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroncord/id6475702873/reviews)** | [4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalk-talk/id6618135297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724893086) | [Ouroboros Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761754104) |

## What reviewers say

### Chroncord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroncord/id6475702873)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No subscription required
- ⌚️ Full Discord functionality on Apple Watch
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Servers not always showing up
- ⚠️ Discord thinks users are hacked
- ⚠️ Cannot zoom/open images in messages
- ⚠️ Cannot play attached audio files
- ⚠️ QR signup failed

**Reported bugs**

- Servers not showing up
- Discord flags app as potential hack
- Cannot zoom/open images in messages
- Cannot play attached audio files
- QR signup failed

**Requested features**

- 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


### Chalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalk-talk/id6618135297)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time group chat, Online and offline modes, Create or join rooms, Secure, password-protected rooms, No account or subscriptions required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chroncord free?

Chroncord costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chalk free?

Chalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chroncord or Chalk?

Chroncord is rated higher. Chroncord averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Chalk averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do Chroncord or Chalk have ads?

Chalk shows ads; Chroncord does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chroncord or Chalk?

Chroncord ships an update every 3 days, and Chalk every 8 months. Most recently, Chroncord was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chalk on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*