bitchat mesh vs Groubat
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.
Groubat
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Welcome to Groubat – Your Community Connection Hub! Looking for a dedicated study buddy, a local book club, or like-minded individuals to discuss the stock market? Groubat is a unique networking and meetup platform designed to help you find your people in a secure, accountable, and spam-free environment. Whether you want to network for jobs or gather a group for a weekend hobby, Groubat focuses on meaningful connections and real-life reputation. Key Features Discover Your Interests: Browse dedicated categories like Study Groups, Book Clubs, Stock Market, Jobs, and more to find posts that match your exact goals. Spam-Free Networking: Say goodbye to cluttered public comment sections. If you want to join a group or talk to a user, you must send a private request. You completely control who is allowed to message you. Host Your Own Groups: Create a custom post to gather people around your specific interest. Set your group preferences (Open to all, Male-only, or Female-only) to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone. Real Reputation System: Accountability matters. After connecting and meeting, users can rate and review each other based on real-life behavior, such as time management, punctuality, and respectfulness. Build a trusted profile! Private Chat Rooms: Once accepted into a group or a 1-on-1 connection, seamlessly coordinate your plans in secure, private chat rooms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: bitchat mesh at every 4 days against Groubat's every 8 days. Groubat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 every 4 days, Groubat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bitchat mesh | Groubat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (515 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 515 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | permissionless tech, llc | Fahad Al Anzi |
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
Groubat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
Groubat
No in-app purchases









