Comparison

BFF Messenger vs Dust Chat

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

Head to head
About

BFF Messenger

Connect globally with a secure messaging and calling app designed for privacy. Easily make calls, chat in groups, and share life's moments with advanced encryption and biometric security features.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging and calling
  • Email registration
  • Group chat functionality
  • QR code friend adding
  • Biometric chat encryption
  • Multiple message sharing options
  • Nearby user matching
  • Intelligent address book management
Features
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BFF has adopted the highest standards in privacy protection and encryption technology, redefining the meaning of interpersonal connections for global users seeking reliable international social networking platforms, cross-border chat tools, and communication services. This is a space specifically designed to promote friendship, where users' privacy is fully protected and all functions are designed with security as the core, specifically to meet the diverse needs of global users in different scenarios such as travel, cross-border e-commerce, international student exchanges, financial transactions, and socializing/dating. The main functions include: 1. You can register immediately using email without providing any additional information; Even during business trips, you can quickly create an account. 2. The provided audio and video calling functions are very convenient to use, just like having an additional phone number; When contacting relatives and friends abroad, there is no need to worry about phone bills. 3. It has a group chat function that allows you to freely express your ideas; For example, exchanging opinions in interest discussion groups to avoid being influenced by social pressure. 4. You can quickly share your ID card number or QR code, and you can add friends or join groups immediately by scanning; During offline gatherings, you can also quickly form temporary groups and add companions. 5. Adopting an independent encryption protection mechanism, supporting fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, or password lock settings, it can ensure the security of chat privacy even when using public devices. 6. Provide multiple ways to share the bits and pieces of life, allowing you to express yourself in various ways; You can easily share travel photos, food reviews, or mood essays. 7. Can quickly match people nearby, helping you easily expand your social circle; During business trips or travels, you can quickly meet local partners and learn about the local customs and traditions. 8. Equipped with intelligent address book and group management functions, it can help you efficiently manage social relationships; Work groups and family/friend groups can be classified and managed to avoid information confusion. 9. Support multiple types of chat messages, including text, emoticons, images, image-based voice annotations, voice messages, videos, files, encrypted files, self destruct messages, timed deletion messages, etc.

About

Dust Chat

Features
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Connect with friends using your Dust ID instead of sharing your phone number.

Screenshots

BFF Messenger4 screens
Dust Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dust Chat at none against BFF Messenger's 6. BFF Messenger's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BFF Messenger sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dust Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BFF Messenger versus Dust Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBFF MessengerDust Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBFF GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Steven Lee

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BFF Messenger

One-time6
  • VIP Weekly Pass$0.99
  • SVIP Weekly Pass (1.49)$1.49
  • VIP Monthly Pass$3.99
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  • SVIP Monthly Pass$5.99
  • VIP Yearly Pass$30.99
  • SVIP Yearly Pass$46.49
None

Dust Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BFF Messenger free?
BFF Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dust Chat free?
Dust Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BFF Messenger or Dust Chat have ads?
Neither BFF Messenger nor Dust Chat shows ads.

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