Throw vs OnceChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Throw
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□Throw A quiet, text-only social network. No ads. No algorithms. No photos. Just words. Throw is a minimal social network built for people who want to write, read, and connect through text. If you feel tired of noisy social media, endless scrolling, and algorithm-driven feeds, Throw offers a different kind of space. A slower, quieter place where words matter again. □Why Throw is different Most social networks are built to maximize attention. Throw is built to protect words. Here you won’t find: • Ads competing for your attention • Algorithm-driven feeds • Viral content chasing impressions • Photo or video posts Instead, you’ll find a simple place where writing comes first. □A social network for writers and readers Throw is designed for people who enjoy expressing themselves through words. A single sentence can reach someone. A short thought can stay with someone. Sometimes a few words are enough. □No algorithm. You decide what to read. On Throw, nothing decides for you. There is no recommendation engine manipulating your feed. You choose: • what you read • who you follow • when you write Social media, without the manipulation. □A simple world of text Throw only allows text posts. No photos. No videos. No filters. This creates something rare on the internet today: space. Space between words. Space for thought. Space for quiet connection. □A calmer, safer environment Because Throw does not allow images or algorithmic feeds, it avoids many of the problems common on modern social media. No shocking thumbnails. No engagement traps. Just people sharing words. □A small subscription to keep it quiet Throw uses a small subscription (¥200/month). This helps keep the platform free from ads and attention-driven incentives. Even without subscribing, you can still write private posts visible only to yourself. Start by writing something just for you. □Who Throw is for Throw is for people who: • feel tired of modern social media • enjoy writing and reading words • want slower, calmer online spaces • want a safer environment for younger users □A quiet place for words Throw isn’t fast. It isn’t loud. It isn’t designed to go viral. But sometimes, a single line can reach someone. And that’s enough.
OnceChat
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OnceChat is a quiet messaging app built around a simple idea: just one message a day. Away from endless notifications, constant replies, and the pressure of read receipts — you choose one message each day, carefully, and send it. That's OnceChat. ■ One message a day Just one message per day, taking turns. So every single letter matters. ■ Quietly gone in 24 hours Your words fade after 24 hours. Because nothing is kept, some things become easier to say. ■ No notifications No push notifications, ever. Open the app when you want to, at your own pace. A quiet place that never rushes you. ■ Today's letter Share one short public letter a day with all your friends. Send yours, and you can read theirs too — a new, reciprocal way to stay connected. ■ Thoughtfully secure No passwords — sign in with a passkey (biometrics). Messages are encrypted. No ads, and no third-party tracking. A calm space, like the quiet before dawn. Send your one letter today, with OnceChat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnceChat at none against Throw's 1. OnceChat also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Throw sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. OnceChat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Throw | OnceChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUSHI KITAZAWA | Kosei Takanashi |
In-app purchases
Throw
- プレミアムプラン(月額)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
OnceChat
No in-app purchases








