# BonChat vs LinkConnect

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BonChat at 60K against LinkConnect's 2. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LinkConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BonChat has 60K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BonChat | LinkConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonchat/id6701998686/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkconnect-social-network/id6797711076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 77 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong CipherChat Tech Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769526889) | [LinkConnect Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797711078) |

## What reviewers say

### BonChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonchat/id6701998686)

This app offers secure messaging and file sharing with state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption. It provides options for private or on-premise server deployment, advanced group management, and a user-friendly interface. Enjoy seamless cross-platform communication with full control over your data.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Private/on-premise server deployment, Advanced group management, User-friendly interface, Cross-platform support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful training
- 💡 Useful updates and news
- 🔒 Safe and secure communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inadequate training
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 💬 Feature poor (can't hide online status, keyboard hides text area)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add read receipts (two checkmarks when message is read)
- Improve keyboard and text area usability


### LinkConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkconnect-social-network/id6797711076)

A social network focused on genuine human interaction, free from AI-generated content, algorithms, and bots. Connect with verified individuals sharing authentic moments with their close circle.

**Highlights:** Verified human users, No AI-generated content, No engagement algorithms, Focus on real moments, Connect with people who matter

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BonChat free?

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

### Is LinkConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BonChat or LinkConnect?

LinkConnect is rated higher. BonChat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while LinkConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BonChat or LinkConnect have ads?

Neither BonChat nor LinkConnect 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.*