Towns vs BagTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Towns
This app merges group chat functionality with a self-custody cryptocurrency wallet. Users can discuss financial markets, share investment ideas, and securely manage their digital assets directly within the application.
- Group chat for friends
- Self-custodied wallet
- Secure USDC purchase
- Send and receive assets
- Manage assets on your terms
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Towns combines group chat with a self-custody wallet — so you can gather your community, talk markets, share ideas, and hold your assets directly. - Group chat built for communities - Self-custodied wallet — you control your keys - Send, receive, and manage assets on your terms - Your wallet. Your keys. Your conversations.
BagTalk
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BagTalk — Your Crypto Community Hub Are you passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain? BagTalk is the perfect social platform for crypto enthusiasts to connect, share, and learn together. Key Features: Post Your Thoughts: Share your latest crypto insights, news, and opinions with a vibrant community. Live Talks: Host or join live audio discussions, just like Twitter Spaces, to dive deep into crypto trends and hot topics. Follow & Connect: Follow your favorite crypto experts and stay updated on their posts and live talks. Chat in Real-Time: Engage directly with other users through private messages and group chats. Whether you’re a trader, developer, or just crypto-curious, BagTalk brings the community to your fingertips. Stay informed, network with like-minded people, and grow your crypto knowledge in an interactive space designed just for you. Download BagTalk now and be part of the future of crypto conversations!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Towns at every 10 days against BagTalk's every 3 months. BagTalk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Towns ships an update every 10 days, BagTalk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Towns | BagTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Here Not There, Inc. | Planetmoon LLC |
In-app purchases
Towns
No in-app purchases
BagTalk
No in-app purchases
