Comparison

BitGate vs Daotuan Chat

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

Head to head
About

BitGate

Features
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Key Features: - One-click connection for effortless privacy protection - Advanced security with an additional encryption layer on top of standard protocols - Intuitive, streamlined interface for easy navigation - Ease of configuration, requiring no advanced knowledge - Support for multiple protocol types to guarantee reliable connection - Supported Protocols: - WireGuard - VLESS+Reality BitGate prioritizes your privacy by not collecting any data. All your personal data stays exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to third parties. Important Notice: BitGate does not sell or provide proxying services. Users must obtain or configure their own servers independently. Users must ensure their use of this app complies with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction.

About

Daotuan Chat

Features
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Daotuan Chat is a local-first AI chat client for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own API keys and connect to leading AI providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Zhipu AI, Moonshot, MiniMax, and more. Designed for users who want full control over their AI experience, Daotuan Chat keeps conversations on your device and stores API credentials securely in the iOS Keychain. FEATURES Multi-Model AI Chat • Support for OpenAI-compatible APIs • OpenAI Responses API • Anthropic Claude API • Google Gemini API • Built-in provider presets and custom endpoints • Switch providers and models anytime • Streaming responses with reasoning support • Markdown and LaTeX rendering Images, Files & Web Search • Send images to vision-capable models • Upload PDF, TXT, CSV, JSON, and Markdown files • Native web search support through compatible providers • Read documents, notes, datasets, and code directly in chat Privacy First • Conversations stored locally on your device • API keys secured in the iOS Keychain • No Daotuan Chat account required • No model proxying • No bundled AI credits • Full control over which AI provider receives your requests Voice Features • Speech-to-text input • Text-to-speech playback • Separate credential management for speech services Built for Apple Devices • Native SwiftUI experience • iPhone and iPad support • Light and dark mode • English and Simplified Chinese • Conversation search, pinning, branching, editing, and sharing Daotuan Chat is built for users who prefer a clean, private, and flexible AI client without subscriptions, lock-ins, or vendor restrictions.

Screenshots

BitGate3 screens
Daotuan Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BitGate at 15.0 against Daotuan Chat's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
BitGate versus Daotuan Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitGateDaotuan Chat
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBASIC SCRIPT LIMITEDé“ę¹ ēŽ‹

In-app purchases

None

BitGate

No in-app purchases

None

Daotuan Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BitGate free?
BitGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daotuan Chat free?
Daotuan Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BitGate or Daotuan Chat have ads?
Neither BitGate nor Daotuan Chat shows ads.

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