# TailChat vs NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TailChat at none against NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale's 3. NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TailChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TailChat against 5.0 for NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TailChat | NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailchat/id6740553383/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novascale-sshherdr-plus-tailscale/id6749938291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EZBLOCK INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566329192) | [GalaxNet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691109635) |

## What reviewers say

### TailChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailchat/id6740553383)

A secure, server-less instant messaging application that uses mesh networking for direct peer-to-peer communication. It offers end-to-end encryption for private conversations without the need for a central server.

**Highlights:** Server-less architecture, Direct peer-to-peer messaging, End-to-end encryption, WireGuard security, Mesh network integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novascale-sshherdr-plus-tailscale/id6749938291)

This app provides a secure and powerful SSH terminal, file management, and a MagicDNS-aware browser for your Tailscale network. It streamlines server management without needing to switch VPN apps, offering features like real-time monitoring and an integrated editor.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH terminal for Tailscale, SFTP file management with built-in editor, MagicDNS-aware browser for internal dashboards, Real-time Linux server monitoring, Multi-tab sessions and customizable themes, Resume SSH sessions after app suspension

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NovaScale Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NovaScale Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| NovaScale Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TailChat free?

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

### Is NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale free?

NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TailChat or NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale?

TailChat and NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do TailChat or NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale have ads?

Neither TailChat nor NovaScale, SSH/Herdr+Tailscale 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.*