Start Network Community vs NOX Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start Network Community
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A space for Start Network members to connect, collaborate and work together towards a new era of humanitarian action.
NOX Chat
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NOX is a real-time communication platform built for communities, friends, and teams. Create servers with organized text and voice channels, send direct messages, or jump into crystal-clear voice and video calls from one fast, elegant app. Features: - Servers & Channels: build communities with text channels organized into categories - Direct Messages: private one-on-one conversations - Voice & Video Calls: high-quality calls with built-in noise suppression - Rich Messaging: reactions, replies, file attachments, image previews, and link embeds - Community Tools: member roles, moderation, and content reporting - Custom Profiles: avatars, banners, bio, and activity stats - Multi-platform: synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac NOX has zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users. Every message can be reported directly in-app, and reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Whether you are coordinating with your team, staying close to friends, or building an online community, NOX keeps everyone connected in real time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NOX Chat at every 8 days against Start Network Community's every 3 weeks. NOX Chat also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Start Network Community ships an update every 3 weeks, NOX Chat every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Start Network Community | NOX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Start Network (UK) | Mohammed Alnaimi |
In-app purchases
Start Network Community
No in-app purchases
NOX Chat
No in-app purchases
