Comparison

TalkWave vs Chirpr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TalkWave

This app offers a unique, text-based social networking experience focused on asynchronous, thoughtful communication. It deliberately avoids real-time chat, multimedia, and dating features, encouraging users to engage in more intentional exchanges.

Highlights
  • Pure text-based interaction
  • Asynchronous messaging
  • No dating features
  • Minimalistic user experience
  • Focused expression
Features
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1. No Dating Features No matching, no romantic profiles, no partner-seeking No images, videos, voice, or live chat 1. Pure Text-Based Interaction Comment-style messages only (not real-time chat) Asynchronous and intentional communication No instant gratification or multimedia distractions 1. Designed for Focused Expression Encourages thoughtful, low-pressure exchanges An alternative to fast-paced social/dating platforms Features, - Fulfills a unique communication need - Offers a novel, minimalistic user experience - Completely unrelated to dating in both purpose and design

About

Chirpr

Connect with other fans in real-time during live events like sports, concerts, and TV shows. Discuss every moment as it happens with focused chat feeds and cross-language support.

Highlights
  • Live event chats synced to action
  • Real-time scoreboards and episode details
  • Smart tracking for teams, artists, and shows
  • Threaded replies for focused conversations
  • Cross-language conversation support
  • Personalized feeds
Features
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Everything fans need before, during, and after every live event. Whether you’re following a game, heading to a concert, watching a TV premiere, or listening to live radio, Chirpr brings the entire experience together in one place. Discover what’s happening, get AI-powered context, make your picks, follow the action, and chat with fans experiencing the same moment. Your live-event home Open Chirpr to a personalized home built around the teams, artists, shows, and events you care about. Discover live and upcoming events with: • AI Daily Briefing • Personalized recommendations • Nearby events • Global search • Sports, concerts, TV, and radio Every event has one room Every game, concert, TV episode, and radio broadcast has its own dedicated event room. Instead of jumping between search results, social media, score apps, and group chats, Chirpr brings everything together around the event itself. Inside every room you’ll find: • Preview – AI-generated previews, forecasts, and conversation starters • Engage – Make picks before and during the event • Ask Chirpr AI – Get instant answers about players, teams, venues, schedules, weather, setlists, episodes, and more • Score, Setlist, or Episode – Live event context built into every room • Chat – Join the live conversation with fans around the world Make your call Watching becomes more fun when you participate. Predict winners, scores, key moments, confidence levels, and more, then see how your instincts compare over time. Your picks contribute to your Chirpr Score and prediction history as you build your Fan Identity. Talk with fans worldwide Every event room includes real-time conversation designed around the live moment. Features include: • Threaded replies • Emoji reactions • Translation across supported languages • Bookmarks • Verified and Following filters • AI moderation Whether you’re celebrating a buzzer-beater, reacting to a surprise encore, or discussing a season finale, everyone is experiencing it together. Build your Fan Identity Chirpr remembers the events you’ve experienced. Track your fandom through: • Chirpr Score • Fan DNA • Fan Personality • Fan Passport • Picks history • Prediction accuracy • Achievements • Streaks • Event memories • Fan Wrapped Your history as a fan becomes part of your profile. One app for every live event Follow: • Professional and college sports • Concerts and live music • Television premieres and finales • Sports radio and live broadcasts Everything is organized around the event, not the feed. Browse first. Join when you’re ready. Explore Chirpr without creating an account. Browse events, read AI previews, follow the action, and explore conversations as a guest. Sign in with Apple or email when you’re ready to: • Make picks • Join the conversation • Follow teams and fans • Personalize your experience • Build your Fan Identity From opening kickoff to final encore, from season premieres to championship matches, Chirpr keeps you connected before, during, and after every live event.

Screenshots

TalkWave4 screens
Chirpr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chirpr at none against TalkWave's shown. Chirpr also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TalkWave against 5.0 for Chirpr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TalkWave versus Chirpr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkWaveChirpr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer华杰 孙Chirpr, Inc.

Customer experience

TalkWave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chirpr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TalkWave

No in-app purchases

None

Chirpr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalkWave free?
TalkWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chirpr free?
Chirpr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TalkWave or Chirpr?
TalkWave and Chirpr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do TalkWave or Chirpr have ads?
TalkWave shows ads; Chirpr does not.

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