# Anonymous Friend vs Hello Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello Chat at none against Anonymous Friend's 3. Hello Chat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Anonymous Friend's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anonymous Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Hello Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anonymous Friend ships an update every 9 days, Hello Chat every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anonymous Friend | Hello Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anonymous Friend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849380937) | [Emre Akin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896140199) |

## What reviewers say

### Anonymous Friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144)

Connect with others in a private, respectful space for genuine conversations without sharing personal details. Control your interactions and choose who you talk to, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

**Highlights:** Anonymous one-on-one conversations, Private communication space, User control over interactions, Reporting and blocking tools, Active moderation, Community rating system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $159.99 | per year |


### Hello Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-chat-quick-talk/id6774925566)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anonymous Friend free?

Anonymous Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hello Chat free?

Hello Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Anonymous Friend or Hello Chat have ads?

Hello Chat shows ads; Anonymous Friend does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anonymous Friend or Hello Chat?

Anonymous Friend ships an update every 9 days, and Hello Chat every 11 days. Most recently, Anonymous Friend was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hello Chat on October 25, 2026.

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