Starlite Messenger vs NoNet Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Starlite Messenger
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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
NoNet Chat
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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 10β50 meters per hop, extended by relays.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. NoNet Chat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Starlite Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Starlite Messenger | NoNet Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OAKRA PTE. LTD. | hamam alabdulla |
In-app purchases
Starlite Messenger
No in-app purchases
NoNet Chat
- Small Tip$0.99
- NoNet Pro$4.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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- Amazing Tip$9.99
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