# Chat Local vs OffNet Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffNet Chat at none against Chat Local's 4. Chat Local's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat Local sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. OffNet Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chat Local against 5.0 for OffNet Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat Local | OffNet Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-local-offline-messaging/id6758320647/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offnet-chat/id6779260951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Colby Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110053823) | [padma lochan singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779260953) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-local-offline-messaging/id6758320647)

Communicate with friends nearby without internet or cell service using Bluetooth mesh technology. Ideal for festivals, camping, and areas with poor coverage. Messages travel directly between devices, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Offline Bluetooth mesh messaging, No internet or cell service required, End-to-end encryption (Pro), Extended message length and history (Pro), Customizable themes (Pro), User blocking (Pro), Keyword notifications (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat Local Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Chat Local Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Chat Local Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### OffNet Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offnet-chat/id6779260951)

A private messenger that works without an internet connection, using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi for direct communication. It ensures privacy with end-to-end encryption and no account requirements, offering features like text, photos, and voice notes.

**Highlights:** Offline messaging via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, End-to-end encrypted text, photos, voice notes, No accounts or personal data collection, Internet bridge for global communication, QR code and invite link for easy friend adding, User control over transport methods and blocking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat Local free?

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

### Is OffNet Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat Local or OffNet Chat?

Chat Local and OffNet Chat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Chat Local or OffNet Chat have ads?

Neither Chat Local nor OffNet Chat shows ads.

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