bitchat mesh vs Quacking Together
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.
Quacking Together
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Sometimes a quack says it all. Quacking Together is a playful way to send your friends a little hello. No words to find. Just a familiar duck, a quick quack, and someone you were thinking of. YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR POND Add friends with a friend code or QR code. Once they accept, tap their duck to send a quack. When a quack comes back, tap to listen. A DUCK THAT FEELS LIKE YOU Make your duck your own in Duck Studio. Mix hats, glasses, clothes, scarves, and shoes, pick an expression, and choose a cozy setting. Save your favorite outfits and wear them again from your lookbook. Your friends see your look in their Pond. LITTLE WINS TO DISCOVER Earn badges as you quack and explore. Watch your collection grow, see your pins on your duck, and follow hints to discover what comes next. JUST FOR THE JOY OF IT Tap your duck on Home to hear a quack, or hold for a whole chorus. A tiny break in your day, with a little more personality. Make a friend smile. Send a quack.
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Verdict
bitchat mesh and Quacking Together are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, Quacking Together every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bitchat mesh | Quacking Together |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (510 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 510 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | permissionless tech, llc | Vladislavs Uljanovs |
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
Quacking Together
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
Quacking Together
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do bitchat mesh or Quacking Together have ads?
Which is updated more often, bitchat mesh or Quacking Together?
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