# Unvale vs Piko Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unvale at none against Piko Chat's 12. Unvale also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Piko Chat's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 179). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piko Chat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Unvale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piko Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piko Chat has 2.9K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

Unvale ships an update every 3 weeks, Piko Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unvale | Piko Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unvale/id6755091626/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Unvale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851874595) | [Ebonnee Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882489118) |

## What reviewers say

### Unvale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unvale/id6755091626)

Create characters, build worlds, and develop stories with a supportive community. Overcome creative blocks and procrastination with daily prompts, contests, and collaborative projects. Share your progress with fans and connect with fellow artists and writers.

**Highlights:** Create characters with detailed traits and backstories, Build immersive worlds for your stories, Develop stories piece by piece, Engage with a supportive creative community, Participate in contests and challenges, Share works-in-progress with fans

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Piko Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658)

Experience a nostalgic chat platform reminiscent of the early internet. Send pixel art notes, private letters, and engage in cozy themed rooms. Customize your profile and express yourself through drawings and reactions without the pressure of endless feeds.

**Highlights:** Send pixel art notes and private letters, Engage in themed 'pod' chat rooms, React to messages and keep conversations alive, Customize profile, status bar, and theme, Add optional public pins to a world map, No endless feed or influencer focus

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Piko Plus Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly Supporter | $24.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 Piko Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Piko Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Piko Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unvale free?

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

### Is Piko Chat free?

Piko Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unvale or Piko Chat?

Piko Chat is rated higher. Unvale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Piko Chat averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Unvale or Piko Chat have ads?

Neither Unvale nor Piko Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unvale or Piko Chat?

Unvale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Piko Chat every 5 days. Most recently, Unvale was updated on October 25, 2026 and Piko Chat on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*