Comparison

Chatlys vs Hello Chat

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

Head to head
About

Chatlys

Features
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Chatlys is the simplest way to message someone. Pick a username, type theirs, and you're chatting. Conversations are direct, private, and stay focused — just you and the person you're talking to. Why people love Chatlys • Pick a username and you're in • Real-time delivery so messages arrive the moment they're sent • Reply inline to keep threads readable • Share photos straight from your library or camera • Share your location when you're meeting up • Mute any conversation you want to step away from • Clean, native iOS design built entirely in SwiftUI • Push notifications so you never miss a reply Built for quick, low-friction conversations Chatlys is for the moments you just want to talk to someone without the onboarding flow of a "real" messenger. Events, meetups, group projects, pick-up games, quick handoffs with a coworker, or just a second chat identity — one name is all it takes. Start chatting in under ten seconds.

About

Hello Chat

Features
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Hello Chat is a simple and fast messaging app designed to help you discover active users and start conversations instantly. Choose a username, send a hello, see active users, and begin chatting in a clean and easy-to-use interface. Hello Chat keeps messaging simple with real-time conversations, chat history, profile settings, language options, and notification support. Key Features: • Discover active users • Send a quick hello • Start simple real-time chats • Continue conversations from the Chats tab • Change your username anytime • Manage language and notification settings • Clean, modern, and lightweight design Hello Chat is built for quick conversations without complicated setup. Open the app, create your username, discover active users, and start chatting.

Screenshots

Chatlys4 screens
Hello Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hello Chat at 13.0 against Chatlys's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Chatlys versus Hello Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatlysHello Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKerem GonlkrmazEmre Akin

In-app purchases

None

Chatlys

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chatlys free?
Chatlys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Chat free?
Hello Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chatlys or Hello Chat have ads?
Both Chatlys and Hello Chat show ads.

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