# Playpen Chicago vs Red Dot Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playpen Chicago at none against Red Dot Chat's 3. Playpen Chicago also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Dot Chat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Playpen Chicago asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Playpen Chicago against 4.7 for Red Dot Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Playpen Chicago's written reviews are positive against 67% of Red Dot Chat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playpen Chicago | Red Dot Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-chicago/id6502450486/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dot-chat/id6743672531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THE PLAYPEN ENTERPRISES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745512785) | [IT'S A WRAP AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479389628) |

## What reviewers say

### Playpen Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-chicago/id6502450486)

Connect with other boating enthusiasts and lake lovers on Lake Michigan. Discover and plan events, share experiences, and find local insights for social gatherings and adventures.

**Highlights:** Connect with boaters and lake lovers, Discover lakefront events and parties, Plan boating excursions and meetups, Share sailing stories and photos, Get local entertainment insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Red Dot Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dot-chat/id6743672531)

This app allows users to share notes and chat with others based on their real-world location. Users can place their dot on a map, post messages, and interact with others who are nearby. The app offers controls for circle size and location updates.

**Highlights:** Location-based messaging, Post and read notes, Adjustable chat circle size, Real-time location updates, Delete chat and location

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Membership – Only $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Membership – Only $11.99! | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playpen Chicago free?

Playpen Chicago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Dot Chat free?

Red Dot Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playpen Chicago or Red Dot Chat?

Red Dot Chat is rated higher. Playpen Chicago averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Red Dot Chat averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Playpen Chicago or Red Dot Chat have ads?

Neither Playpen Chicago nor Red Dot Chat shows ads.

---

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