Comparison

Visi Messenger vs ChikaD

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

Head to head
About

Visi Messenger

This app offers a unique way to connect with loved ones through live video and real-time messaging. See your friends appear behind your text conversations, and watch messages materialize as they're typed. It bridges the gap between texting and video calls, making everyday interactions feel more personal and present.

Highlights
  • Live video behind chat
  • Ghost typing (messages appear as typed)
  • Real-time reactions
  • Friendship Insights
  • Visual chat list
  • Personalized everyday messages
Features
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See each other while you text. Visi brings live video, messages and voice together in the same conversation. TEXT WITH A FACE Turn on your camera when you want to share the moment. Keep reading and sending messages while you see each other, including in full screen. VIDEO THAT FITS YOUR CHAT Choose small video bubbles beside your messages, a window above the conversation or full-screen video. Pick the view that suits you and change it when you want. YOUR CAMERA. YOUR MICROPHONE. YOUR CHOICE. Control your camera and microphone independently from the top of the chat. Share video without speaking, talk without video or just keep texting. Muting your microphone still lets you hear the other person. WORDS AS THEY HAPPEN With live typing, words appear while your friend writes. Choose whether to share live typing across your chats or change it for one conversation. CATCH UP TOGETHER Catch up one to one or bring friends together in a group. Send photos and voice notes, react to messages and pick up the conversation later. Find people by username or send an invite link. PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS Messages, photos and voice notes are end-to-end encrypted. You can use text chat without granting camera or microphone access. Available on iPhone and iPad, and on compatible Apple silicon Macs.

About

ChikaD

Features
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ChikaD — private video calls and chat that keep your data to a minimum. LITE — FREE • Unlimited video calls, no time limit • Start a call without an account; sign up only if you want contacts and chat • No email or phone number needed MAX — FOR MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES • Up to 100 participants per call through our media server — stable even on a weak connection • Call recording, saved on your device • In-call moderation and spotlight • Share your screen, files and a whiteboard; files up to 100 MB • Custom backgrounds • A permanent room, contacts, chats and groups • Priority support INCOGNITO A one-on-one call that goes directly between you and the other person, bypassing our server. CALENDAR Schedule a call and send invitations by email. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No email or phone number for an account • No ad tracking • We never record or store your calls • Room names are stored only as hashes One account on iPhone, iPad and Mac. SUBSCRIPTION Max is an auto-renewable monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://chikad.chat/terms Privacy Policy: https://chikad.chat/privacy

Screenshots

Visi Messenger4 screens
ChikaD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visi Messenger at none against ChikaD's 1. Visi Messenger also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChikaD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Visi Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visi Messenger ships an update daily, ChikaD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visi Messenger versus ChikaD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisi MessengerChikaD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVisi Messenger Pty LtdChikaD Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Visi Messenger

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChikaD

Subscriptions1
  • ChikaD Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Visi Messenger free?
Visi Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChikaD free?
ChikaD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visi Messenger or ChikaD have ads?
Neither Visi Messenger nor ChikaD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visi Messenger or ChikaD?
Visi Messenger ships an update daily, and ChikaD fortnightly. Most recently, Visi Messenger was updated on October 8, 2026 and ChikaD on October 13, 2026.

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