# Also vs Rift Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Rift Chat at 5.0 against Also's 3.7. Rift Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Also's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rift Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Also ships an update every 3 days, Rift Chat weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Also | Rift Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/also-text-with-feelings/id6737816774/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-chat/id6798765145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raimo Tuisku](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778135190) | [Rift Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798765147) |

## What reviewers say

### Also

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/also-text-with-feelings/id6737816774)

This social camera app allows you to send voice messages with emotional tones conveyed through text color. Reply to stories with your feelings, and friends can see your emotions through colored text bubbles or by double-clicking messages for more context.

**Highlights:** Send voice messages with emotional tones, Reply to stories with speech-to-text and emotion, Text bubbles colored by sender's emotion, Double-click messages for deeper understanding, React to stories from lock screen, Activity tab for story views and reactions, Seamless multi-friend chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rift Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-chat/id6798765145)

Connect with communities, friends, and groups through real-time chat and voice channels. Enjoy private direct messages with end-to-end encryption for secure conversations. This platform offers a focused communication space without advertisements or user tracking.

**Highlights:** Create or join Shards, Talk in channels, Direct messages, Voice chat, End-to-end encryption for DMs, Ad-free experience, No behavioral tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Also free?

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

### Is Rift Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Also or Rift Chat?

Rift Chat is rated higher. Also averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rift Chat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Also or Rift Chat have ads?

Also shows ads; Rift Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Also or Rift Chat?

Also ships an update every 3 days, and Rift Chat weekly. Most recently, Also was updated on September 29, 2026 and Rift Chat on October 29, 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.*