Comparison

Gemas Chat vs MyBesties

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gemas Chat

Features
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Gemas Chat is an exclusive app that allows recommended individuals to review profiles shared by their recommender and connect in a safe, intentional, and distraction-free space. As part of Gemas, the social network empowering women and LGBTQ+ individuals, Gemas Chat ensures that interactions are built on trust and meaningful connections rather than random matches. How It Works: Review Shared Profiles – Easily access and review the profiles recommended to you before starting a conversation. Confirmed Connections Only – Engage in chats only after your connection is verified on the main Gemas app. No Profile Needed – Recommended users don’t need to create a full profile or get distracted by unnecessary features. Safe & Respectful Communication – Gemas Chat ensures quality over quantity, limiting chats to only those that matter. Designed for Meaningful Interactions – Every chat in Gemas Chat is initiated with real intent, fostering deeper, more valuable connections. Gemas Chat is part of the Gemas ecosystem, where women and LGBTQ+ individuals help foster genuine, trust-based connections. This app keeps interactions intentional and distraction-free while giving you the ability to review and connect with recommended profiles seamlessly. Join Gemas Chat today and experience a better way to connect!

About

MyBesties

This social media app prioritizes genuine connection and curated content through themed "Folios." Users can choose what aspects of a friend's life to follow, express themselves with voice or text comments, and share various media formats. It aims to create a more personal and uplifting social experience by filtering out political content and focusing on meaningful interactions.

Highlights
  • Themed content "Folios" for curated following
  • Voice and text commenting options
  • Share clips, posts, and videos up to 10 minutes
  • Political content filtering for a peaceful feed
  • Private messaging for direct conversations
  • Focus on connection over public metrics
Features
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Besties: A Social Media App That Feels Social Again Besties is a fresh take on social media, built for real connection, honest expression, and curated control. Instead of forcing you to follow everything someone posts, Besties introduces Folios, themed folders you can follow based on the content you care about. You can be close with friends and still filter what makes it to your feed. We believe social platforms should feel personal, uplifting, and intuitive. Whether you’re sharing a clip, posting a moment, or reacting with your real voice, Besties is designed to bring the “social” back to social media. Features Folios: You Are Your Algorithm Choose which side of someone’s life you want to follow. Love your friend’s art but not their food pics? Just follow the folio that fits your vibe. Your feed becomes what you care about. Voice & Text Comments React in the way that feels right. Whether it’s a thoughtful text or a real voice message, you decide how you want to respond. Sometimes, the tone in your voice says more than emojis ever could. Clips, Posts & Videos Share your moments the way you want. Clips for short, spontaneous highlights Photo posts for timeless snapshots Videos up to 10 minutes for deeper storytelling or creative content Whether it’s a quick memory or something more meaningful, Besties gives you the space to show it. A Healthier Feed Tired of rage-bait and political drama? Besties is built differently. We don’t just filter politics, we ban it outright. This helps make your feed a more peaceful and personal space, where creativity and connection come first. Private Messaging Chat with your besties in private messages. Share texts, photos, videos, and build conversations that don’t feel performative. It’s your space, your people, your words. Minimal Metrics, Maximum Meaning Besties doesn’t revolve around public likes or clout-chasing. You’re not judged by numbers. You’re valued by your voice, your creativity, and your vibe. Community-Centered Design We built Besties to feel like a real friend group, not a chaotic scroll. You can: Follow people by folios rather than full accounts Curate your feed around your own interests Enjoy social media without public political debate Choose how to comment with voice or text Focus on connection instead of competition Besties: A social media app that feels social again. Download now and start connecting the way you were meant to.

Screenshots

Gemas Chat4 screens
MyBesties4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gemas Chat at none against MyBesties's shown. MyBesties's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gemas Chat versus MyBesties: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemas ChatMyBesties
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJorge ChavesESSENTIAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INC.

In-app purchases

None

Gemas Chat

No in-app purchases

None

MyBesties

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gemas Chat free?
Gemas Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyBesties free?
MyBesties is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gemas Chat or MyBesties have ads?
MyBesties shows ads; Gemas Chat does not.

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