# Plural Connect vs Piko Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piko Chat at 88% against Plural Connect's 0%. Piko Chat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Plural Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plural Connect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Piko Chat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piko Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piko Chat has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Plural Connect's written reviews are positive against 88% of Piko Chat's.

Plural Connect ships an update every 6 days, Piko Chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plural Connect | Piko Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-connect/id6759294506/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 154 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Swicelso LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877916864) | [Ebonnee Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882489118) |

## What reviewers say

### Plural Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-connect/id6759294506)

This app is a comprehensive social networking and management tool designed for plural systems. It offers features for managing alters, system-level communication, and personal spaces for each alter, alongside social networking functionalities.

**Highlights:** Alter management and co-fronting, Personal spaces for each alter, System-level chat and shared journal, Friend and system connections, Privacy controls and security features, Task management and shared calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plural Connect Premium · Mensuel | $3.99 | per month |
| Plural Connect Premium · Annuel | $29.99 | per year |
| Plural Connect Premium · Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Piko Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658)

Experience a nostalgic chat platform reminiscent of the early internet. Send pixel art notes, private letters, and engage in cozy themed rooms. Customize your profile and express yourself through drawings and reactions without the pressure of endless feeds.

**Highlights:** Send pixel art notes and private letters, Engage in themed 'pod' chat rooms, React to messages and keep conversations alive, Customize profile, status bar, and theme, Add optional public pins to a world map, No endless feed or influencer focus

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Piko Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Piko Plus Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly Supporter | $24.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Piko Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 Piko Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Piko Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Piko Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piko Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plural Connect free?

Plural Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Piko Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plural Connect or Piko Chat?

Piko Chat is rated higher. Plural Connect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Piko Chat averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Plural Connect or Piko Chat have ads?

Plural Connect shows ads; Piko Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plural Connect or Piko Chat?

Plural Connect ships an update every 6 days, and Piko Chat every 5 days. Most recently, Plural Connect was updated on October 9, 2026 and Piko Chat on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*