Drdchat vs Sky Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Drdchat
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With Drdchat, you can effortlessly watch videos together and chat with friends, no matter where you are. EULA: https://drd.chat/terms/
Sky Chat
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SkyChat helps you discover nearby people and chat in real time using Bluetooth and local-network peer-to-peer connections. Whether youβre traveling, commuting, or just meeting people around you, SkyChat makes it easy to start a conversation without relying on a chat-message server to deliver or store your messages. Key features: - Nearby discovery and direct chat with people around you - Send text messages, photos, and videos - Create and chat in groups - Secure peer-to-peer sessions (encrypted connections) How it works: - SkyChat uses Bluetooth and local network discovery to find nearby devices. - Messages are exchanged directly between devices in range. Accounts & subscription: - Sign in with Apple or Google to get started. - An auto-renewable subscription may be required to unlock the full SkyChat experience (billing and management handled by the App Store). Notes: - Bluetooth and Local Network access are required for nearby chat. - Use caution when chatting with people you donβt knowβnearby users are not identity-verified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sky Chat at none against Drdchat's shown. Drdchat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Drdchat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per month and Sky Chat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drdchat ships an update weekly, Sky Chat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drdchat | Sky Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Servmix | Ping Liew |
In-app purchases
Drdchat
- 1 month$1.891 Month
- 6 months$8.996 Months
- 12 months$14.991 Year
Sky Chat
- Go Premium$2.991 Year
