# GameChat vs Message Games

The clearest difference is rating: Message Games at 5.0 against GameChat's 3.0. Message Games also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). GameChat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GameChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Message Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameChat | Message Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamechat-text-play-win/id6760318425/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mumbl LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883813603) | [Bradley Knispel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790284015) |

## What reviewers say

### GameChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamechat-text-play-win/id6760318425)

Engage in multiplayer games with friends and family directly within your messaging app. Features a variety of classic and new games for instant fun and connection.

**Highlights:** Group chat games, Play in Messages app, Flip Birds, Bounce, Chess, Pinball, Cornhole

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Message Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013)

Transform your iMessage chats into interactive game sessions. Challenge friends to a variety of multiplayer games playable directly within your conversations. Enjoy free games or customize experiences with premium options.

**Highlights:** Play games inside iMessage, Collection of multiplayer games, Customize games with themes, Unlock premium modes and features, Ad-free experience with subscription

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Message Games Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Flip Cup Tiki Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS - Medieval Battle | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Real Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guns N' Bullets Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Match Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shot Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chess Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameChat free?

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

### Is Message Games free?

Message Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GameChat or Message Games?

Message Games is rated higher. GameChat averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Message Games averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do GameChat or Message Games have ads?

Message Games shows ads; GameChat does not.

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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.*