Comparison

Starlite Messenger vs NoNet Chat

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

Head to head
About

Starlite Messenger

Features
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Messaging without language barriers Send messages in your language and others receive them in theirs automatically. Work with global teams and partners, stay close to family, and strengthen relationships. In group chats, each person writes in their own language. You see every message in yours, and they see every message in theirs, even when three or more languages are in use. Everything you need in a messenger β€’ One-on-one and group conversations β€’ Share photos, videos, and files β€’ Control who can find you and add you to groups β€’ Customize notifications for each chat

About

NoNet Chat

Features
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NoNet Chat lets you talk to the people around you when the internet can't. No internet. No servers. No accounts. No phone numbers. Open the app, pick a nickname, and start chatting with everyone nearby β€” your messages travel directly between phones over Bluetooth and hop across other devices to reach farther. WHY NONET CHAT β€’ Works where networks fail: flights, festivals, deserts, camping, crowded events, emergencies β€’ Nothing to sign up for: no account, no SIM, no data plan β€” it even works in Airplane Mode with Bluetooth on β€’ Private by design: the app never touches the internet, so there is nothing to collect FEATURES β€’ Nearby Chat: a public room with everyone around you β€’ Private messages: end-to-end encrypted (X25519 + AES-256-GCM) β€’ Voice notes: record and send over the mesh β€’ Delivery ticks: see when your private messages arrive β€’ Store & forward: messages wait for people who are out of range and deliver when they return β€’ Mesh relay: phones in between quietly extend everyone's range, up to 7 hops β€’ Notifications when messages arrive in the background β€’ Full Arabic and English, light and dark appearance NONET PRO (optional one-time purchase β€” no subscriptions) β€’ Alternate app icons and chat bubble colors β€’ Export any conversation as text The chat itself is free forever: more people on the mesh makes it better for everyone. PRIVACY NoNet Chat collects nothing. Messages are stored only on your device, and your encryption keys never leave it. Read the privacy policy for the plain-language details. Requires Bluetooth. Range depends on surroundings β€” typically 10–50 meters per hop, extended by relays.

Screenshots

Starlite Messenger2 screens
NoNet Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starlite Messenger at none against NoNet Chat's 4. Starlite Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NoNet Chat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Starlite Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Starlite Messenger versus NoNet Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarlite MessengerNoNet Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOAKRA PTE. LTD.hamam alabdulla

In-app purchases

None

Starlite Messenger

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NoNet Chat

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • NoNet Pro$4.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Amazing Tip$9.99

Questions

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

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