# ReelChat vs pre

ReelChat and pre both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of pre's written reviews are positive against 76% of ReelChat's. pre also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReelChat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and pre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReelChat against 5.0 for pre. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of ReelChat's written reviews are positive against 100% of pre's.

ReelChat ships an update weekly, pre every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReelChat | pre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelchat/id6742771874/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre/id6759540173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NXD Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750187873) | [presocial Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740215614) |

## What reviewers say

### ReelChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelchat/id6742771874)

Discover vibrant chatrooms with a unique short-form scrolling experience. Engage in real-time conversations with people worldwide, focusing on pure interaction without profiles or pressure. Find new connections through endless scrolling moments.

**Highlights:** Short-form chatroom exploration, Real-time conversations, Global chat access, Profile-free interaction, Moment-based connections

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Heart | $0.39 | one-time |
| 5 Heart (First Purchase) | $0.49 | one-time |
| 5 Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Heart (First Purchase) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hearts | $7.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hearts | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hearts | $19.99 | one-time |


### pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre/id6759540173)

Organize nights out with friends using group chats for planning, event discovery, and ticket purchasing. Share moments, track friends' plans, and ensure safety with check-ins and alerts. Connect music streaming services to discover shared tastes.

**Highlights:** Group chats for planning, Event discovery and ticketing, Photo and video sharing, Friend activity feed, Safety check-ins and alerts, Music streaming integration, Event hosting tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Host Pass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Host Pass Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReelChat free?

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

### Is pre free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReelChat or pre?

ReelChat and pre are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ReelChat or pre have ads?

Neither ReelChat nor pre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReelChat or pre?

ReelChat ships an update weekly, and pre every 2 days. Most recently, ReelChat was updated on November 4, 2026 and pre on November 5, 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.*