bitchat mesh vs TouchABeer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TouchABeer
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TouchABeer is a social app for sharing real beer moments with friends. Snap a photo with the Touch Beer camera that detects a beer in frame, add a caption, beer type, and location, and share it to your timeline. Follow friends, browse profiles, and find people through search. Like and comment to stay engaged, and keep up with everything in the Activity tab. Track your daily beer streak and view your beer calendar. Opt in to push notifications for timely updates and optional reminders. Age verification keeps the experience responsible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: bitchat mesh at #69 against TouchABeer's unranked. TouchABeer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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 ships an update weekly, TouchABeer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bitchat mesh | TouchABeer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (522 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 522 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | permissionless tech, llc | Incubit B.V. |
Bugs and 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
TouchABeer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
TouchABeer
No in-app purchases
