# BonChat vs MeantGo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BonChat at none against MeantGo's 3. BonChat also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeantGo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BonChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

MeantGo 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BonChat | MeantGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonchat/id6701998686/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meantgo/id6814640216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong CipherChat Tech Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769526889) | [MeantGo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814640218) |

## 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


### MeantGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meantgo/id6814640216)

This app facilitates meaningful connections by allowing users to share their genuine reasons for wanting to connect. It moves beyond simple messaging to foster deeper conversations and understanding between individuals.

**Highlights:** Intent-based connections, Meaningful conversations, Genuine connection reasons, Purposeful interaction, Deeper understanding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeantGo Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MeantGo Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MeantGo Quarterly | $44.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BonChat free?

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

### Is MeantGo free?

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

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

MeantGo is rated higher. BonChat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while MeantGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BonChat or MeantGo have ads?

Neither BonChat nor MeantGo 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.*