Comparison

bitchat mesh vs Zippy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Local Bluetooth mesh chat
  • No internet required
  • Encrypted private messages
  • Relays messages for range
  • Sidegroupchat functionality
Features
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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.

About

Zippy

Features
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Zippy is the ultimate messaging companion that helps you connect faster without cluttering your contacts list. Stop saving temporary phone numbers just to send a quick message. Simply enter a phone number, select a country code, and start a conversation instantly. Whether you're contacting a delivery driver, business client, customer, service provider, or friend, Zippy makes communication simple, fast, and organized. KEY FEATURES DIRECT CHAT WITHOUT SAVING CONTACTS • Enter any phone number directly in the app. • Start conversations instantly without adding numbers to your contacts. • Keep your address book clean and organized. • Perfect for one-time chats and temporary contacts. SMART MESSAGE SCHEDULING • Schedule messages for a future date and time. • Receive timely reminders when it's time to send. • Manage upcoming, sent, and overdue messages from one place. • Stay organized and never forget important conversations. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES • Save frequently used messages and replies. • Create custom templates with emojis. • Apply templates instantly while composing messages. • Reduce repetitive typing and save time. GLOBAL COUNTRY CODE SUPPORT • Browse and search international country codes. • Quickly select the correct dialing code. • Paste phone numbers directly from your clipboard. HISTORY & ORGANIZATION • View recent conversations and scheduled messages. • Reuse previous messages with a single tap. • Keep track of important communication activity. OPTIMIZED FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. • Full support for Light and Dark Mode. • Clean and intuitive user experience. PRIVACY FIRST • No account required. • No sign up needed. • Your data stays on your device. • Designed with privacy and simplicity in mind. Download Zippy and enjoy a faster, cleaner way to start conversations.

Screenshots

bitchat mesh3 screens
Zippy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: bitchat mesh at #105 against Zippy's unranked. bitchat mesh also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
bitchat mesh versus Zippy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbitchat meshZippy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (524 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings524 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpermissionless tech, llcKrishnaiah Indyala

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

Zippy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

bitchat mesh

No in-app purchases

None

Zippy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bitchat mesh free?
bitchat mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zippy free?
Zippy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do bitchat mesh or Zippy have ads?
Neither bitchat mesh nor Zippy shows ads.

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