gatz.chat vs bitchat mesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
gatz.chat
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Gatz is a cross between your private Twitter app and your favorite group chat. You post to a feed that only your friends can see, and if they are interested, they can respond and start a group chat.
bitchat mesh
Connect with people nearby without needing personal contact information. This app facilitates private, encrypted group chats using Bluetooth mesh technology, making it ideal for local communication without internet access.
- Local Bluetooth mesh chat
- No internet required
- Encrypted private messages
- Relays messages for range
- Sidegroupchat functionality
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chat with people around you. don't need their phone # or email. the sidegroupchat for any function. uses bluetooth mesh, no internet needed. relays messages to go the distance! encrypted private messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: bitchat mesh at #76 against gatz.chat's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
gatz.chat ships an update every 9 days, bitchat mesh weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | gatz.chat | bitchat mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (524 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 524 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #76 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adventureland Institute, Inc. | permissionless tech, llc |
Bugs and requests
gatz.chat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
bitchat mesh
Reported bugs
2 issues- Typing input field issues on Mac
- Notifications not working consistently on iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Drawing/sketching feature like Pictochat
- Customizable themes and UI options
- Ability to filter messages by favorites or verified users
- Support for file sharing and image transfer
- Integration with cryptocurrency/Bitcoin payments
In-app purchases
gatz.chat
No in-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
