OkTalk Chat vs alt.chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OkTalk Chat
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OkTalk Chat is your all-in-one communication app designed to make connecting with others fast, secure, and effortless. Whether you’re chatting one-on-one or collaborating in groups, App keeps your conversations organized and engaging. Key Features: - Private Chats – Start secure, one-to-one conversations with friends or colleagues. - Group Chats – Create and join group discussions for teams, families, or communities. - Join Communication Spaces – Connect instantly with others through shared communication channels. - QR Scan to Join – Quickly join a chat or group by scanning a QR code—no invites needed.
alt.chat
Communicate privately using your existing email address, no new accounts or phone numbers required. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, and group chats. Share media, files, and location securely.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Works with any email provider
- Voice and video calls
- Video notes
- Media and file sharing
- Group chats
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AltChat is a next-generation messenger that works over email. No new account, no phone number — just connect any existing email and start chatting. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT All messages are protected with end-to-end encryption (Autocrypt). Conversations are stored only on your device. WORKS WITH ANY EMAIL Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or corporate mail — AltChat works with any IMAP/SMTP provider. VOICE & VIDEO CALLS Make voice and video calls directly from the chat. Supports picture-in-picture and Bluetooth headsets. VIDEO NOTES Record and send short video messages — just like in the most popular messengers. MEDIA & FILES Send photos, videos, documents, and voice messages. Share your location. GROUP CHATS Create group conversations with anyone who has an email address. NO ADS, NO TRACKING No ads, no behavioral analytics, no third-party trackers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: alt.chat at 5.0 against OkTalk Chat's 1.0. alt.chat also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
alt.chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
OkTalk Chat ships an update every 5 days, alt.chat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OkTalk Chat | alt.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paracel Technology Solutions Company Limited | Roman Valchuk |
In-app purchases
OkTalk Chat
No in-app purchases
alt.chat
No in-app purchases
