Comparison

AirTalks vs 友達トーク

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

Head to head
About

AirTalks

Features
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AirTalks lets you chat with the people right around you, and only them. No internet, no servers, no account. AirTalks uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to find people within about 50 m (160 ft) and connects you directly, one-on-one. ■ Conversations that don't last Messages live only in your device's memory. When you move apart or close the app, every message is deleted automatically. No history is ever kept. ■ Offline and serverless Messages travel directly from device to device, encrypted. Nothing goes through the internet, so it works where there's no signal, even in airplane mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on. ■ Privacy first No sign-up. No personal data is collected or sent. Your profile (nickname, icon, and status) is stored only on your device. ■ Great for ・Meetups, conferences, and festivals ・Cafés and coworking spaces ・Travel, hostels, and places with no signal ■ Nobody nearby? Invite a friend Show a QR code and your friend can install AirTalks on the spot. Say hi, chat, and let it go when you part ways. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yuukikawabata.github.io/airwish-support/#terms Privacy Policy: https://yuukikawabata.github.io/airwish-support/#privacy

About

友達トーク

This app allows users to find friends based on shared hobbies, location, and age through anonymous chat. Users send friend requests to initiate conversations, offering a casual way to connect with others for daily chats or finding local companions. It prioritizes user safety with blocking and reporting features.

Highlights
  • Find friends by hobby, location, age
  • Anonymous chat
  • Friend request system
  • Profile customization
  • Blocking and reporting features
  • Ad-free subscription option
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友達トークは、趣味や地域、年代から気軽に友達を探せる匿名チャットアプリです。 いきなり誰かからメッセージが届くのではなく、プロフィールを見て「友達申請」を送り、相手が承認するとトークが始まります。 日常のちょっとした話し相手がほしいとき、趣味の合う人と話したいとき、近い地域の友達をゆるく探したいときに使えます。 プロフィール画像やテーマカラーを設定して、自分らしい雰囲気で利用できます。 不快な相手はすぐにブロックできます。 通報機能もあるので、安心して友達探しを楽しめます。 友達トークで、気軽に話せる相手を見つけてみませんか? Terms of Use (EULA): https://taka3267-collab.github.io/tkApps/friend-talk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taka3267-collab.github.io/tkApps/friend-talk/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

AirTalks4 screens
友達トーク4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AirTalks at none against 友達トーク's shown. 友達トーク's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. AirTalks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 友達トーク sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirTalks ships an update every 5 weeks, 友達トーク every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AirTalks versus 友達トーク: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTalks友達トーク
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeryuuki kawabataTakahiro Kimura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AirTalks

Subscriptions2
  • AirTalk Plus 月額$1.991 Month
  • AirTalk Plus 年額$17.991 Year
3 purchases

友達トーク

Subscriptions2
  • 広告非表示 月額プラン$1.991 Month
  • 広告非表示 年額プラン$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 広告非表示 永久$59.99

Questions

Is AirTalks free?
AirTalks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 友達トーク free?
友達トーク is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirTalks or 友達トーク have ads?
友達トーク shows ads; AirTalks does not.
Which is updated more often, AirTalks or 友達トーク?
AirTalks ships an update every 5 weeks, and 友達トーク every 5 days. Most recently, AirTalks was updated on November 5, 2026 and 友達トーク on November 5, 2026.

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