# Kyodo vs Piko Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Piko Chat at 4.8 against Kyodo's 4.2. Piko Chat also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kyodo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Piko Chat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piko Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piko Chat has 3.1K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Kyodo's written reviews are positive against 87% of Piko Chat's.

Kyodo ships an update fortnightly, Piko Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kyodo | Piko Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyodo-communities-and-chat/id6504334868/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 199 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cybersoup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782691331) | [Ebonnee Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882489118) |

## What reviewers say

### Kyodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyodo-communities-and-chat/id6504334868)

Discover and join communities based on your interests, from fandoms and gaming to art and technology. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and forge new friendships.

**Highlights:** Explore interest-based communities, Join conversations, Meet new friends, Discover fandoms, games, art, tech, anime, culture, Connect with like-minded people

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kyodo Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Kyodo Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


### Piko Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658)

Experience a nostalgic chat platform reminiscent of the early internet. Send pixel art notes, private letters, and engage in cozy themed rooms. Customize your profile and express yourself through drawings and reactions without the pressure of endless feeds.

**Highlights:** Send pixel art notes and private letters, Engage in themed 'pod' chat rooms, React to messages and keep conversations alive, Customize profile, status bar, and theme, Add optional public pins to a world map, No endless feed or influencer focus

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Piko Plus Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 Piko Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Piko Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Piko Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kyodo free?

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

### Is Piko Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kyodo or Piko Chat?

Piko Chat is rated higher. Kyodo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Piko Chat averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Kyodo or Piko Chat have ads?

Kyodo shows ads; Piko Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kyodo or Piko Chat?

Kyodo ships an update fortnightly, and Piko Chat every 5 days. Most recently, Kyodo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Piko Chat on November 10, 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.*