# The Chat vs SHADOW PROTOCOL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHADOW PROTOCOL at none against The Chat's 1. SHADOW PROTOCOL also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SHADOW PROTOCOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Chat | SHADOW PROTOCOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aniko Farkasne Bangha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891426520) | [云鹏 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894905059) |

## What reviewers say

### The Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chat-lost-identity/id6755147685)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheChat - Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


### SHADOW PROTOCOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-protocol-zero/id6794192148)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Chat free?

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

### Is SHADOW PROTOCOL free?

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

### Do The Chat or SHADOW PROTOCOL have ads?

Neither The Chat nor SHADOW PROTOCOL shows ads.

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