Paligram vs bitchat mesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paligram
A secure messaging and community app focused on privacy and user control. Connect with friends, join interest-based groups, and participate in events within a modern, user-friendly interface. The beta version emphasizes core features and user feedback for future evolution.
- Secure, encrypted messaging
- Community-driven interest groups
- Event-based conversations
- Clean, modern interface
- User control over data
- Beta version with evolving features
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Paligram is a next-generation messaging and community app built for people who value privacy, control, and meaningful connections. Chat securely with friends, join groups around shared interests, and take part in events — all in one simple, modern experience. Why Paligram? • Secure messaging designed with privacy in mind • Community-driven groups around interests, passions, and causes • Event-based conversations that bring people together • Clean, modern interface built for speed and clarity • User-first design — you stay in control of your data and experience Whether you’re chatting one-to-one, connecting with a group, or discovering new communities, Paligram is built to grow with you. This beta version introduces the core Paligram experience and will continue to evolve with user feedback. Your space. Your rules. Your community.
bitchat mesh
Connect with people nearby without needing personal contact information. This app facilitates private, encrypted group chats using Bluetooth mesh technology, making it ideal for local communication without internet access.
- Local Bluetooth mesh chat
- No internet required
- Encrypted private messages
- Relays messages for range
- Sidegroupchat functionality
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chat with people around you. don't need their phone # or email. the sidegroupchat for any function. uses bluetooth mesh, no internet needed. relays messages to go the distance! encrypted private messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: bitchat mesh at 4.7 against Paligram's 2.0. bitchat mesh also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 38%) and ratings volume (516 vs 4). Paligram's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
bitchat mesh holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bitchat mesh has 516 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Paligram's written reviews are positive against 80% of bitchat mesh's.
Paligram ships an update fortnightly, bitchat mesh weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paligram | bitchat mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (516 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 516 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #63 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BashSquare Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag | permissionless tech, llc |
Customer experience
Paligram
bitchat mesh
Bugs and requests
Paligram
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
bitchat mesh
Reported bugs
2 issues- Typing input field issues on Mac
- Notifications not working consistently on iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Drawing/sketching feature like Pictochat
- Customizable themes and UI options
- Ability to filter messages by favorites or verified users
- Support for file sharing and image transfer
- Integration with cryptocurrency/Bitcoin payments
In-app purchases
Paligram
No in-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
