# Neo vs Dust Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dust Chat at none against Neo's 2. Dust Chat also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dust Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo | Dust Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-matrix-chat-messenger/id6499088265/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AsterKit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849077253) | [Steven Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614178931) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-matrix-chat-messenger/id6499088265)

This app is a feature-rich client for the Matrix chat protocol, offering advanced functionalities like local AI chats, RSS feeds, and customizable notifications. It provides a futuristic and efficient way to communicate and manage your conversations.

**Highlights:** Local AI chats and summarization, RSS feed reader, Room folders for organization, Customizable notifications and reactions, Online GIF picker, Message search functionality, Encrypted room support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nil Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Nil Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Dust Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-chat/id6785152179)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neo free?

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

### Is Dust Chat free?

Dust Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Neo or Dust Chat have ads?

Neither Neo nor Dust Chat shows ads.

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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.*