bitchat mesh vs Leak It!
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.
Leak It!
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Leak It is the fastest way to know what's happening around you — right now. See something? Leak it. A car accident, a pop-up sale, a block party, a road closure — post it in seconds and everyone nearby sees it instantly on the map. REAL-TIME LOCAL FEED Every Leak shows up on a live map centered on your location. See what's happening within your radius — adjust it from 200 yards to 2 miles. No stale posts, no algorithm — just what's actually happening near you, when it's happening. HUBS — YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES Hubs are location-based communities for neighborhoods, businesses, and events: - Pop-Up Hubs — temporary hubs for a party, event, or gathering (1-72 hours) - Permanent Hubs — verified business locations that stay live long-term - Public, Private, or Secret — control who can see and join your hub Check in to a hub to unlock its chat, deals, and announcements. Business owners can post promotions and updates directly to customers nearby. CONNECT WITH YOUR AREA - Follow other Leakers to see their posts first - Message people directly about a Leak or a Hub - Anchor a Leak to save and get notified about updates - Share Leaks with a tap — send to friends via text or social BUILT FOR REAL LIFE - Fuzz your location for privacy when posting sensitive Leaks - Leaks expire automatically — nothing sticks around forever - Photo and video support so you can show, not just tell - Push notifications keep you in the loop on what matters FOR BUSINESSES Verified businesses can create Permanent Hubs, post deals and announcements, and reach customers within their radius. Upgrade to Pro or Elite for private hubs, geo-targeted push notifications, and priority approval — manage it all from the Leak It Business Dashboard at leakitapp.com. Leak It respects your privacy. Location sharing is always your choice, and you control exactly what you share and with whom. Download Leak It and see what's happening near you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: bitchat mesh at #70 against Leak It!'s unranked. bitchat mesh also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | bitchat mesh | Leak It! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (518 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 518 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | permissionless tech, llc | Nestor Fernandez |
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
Leak It!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
Leak It!
No in-app purchases








