The Cringe vs The Chat Receipts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Cringe
Analyze your text conversations to uncover hidden patterns and statistics. Track message counts, response times, and word frequencies to gain insights into your chat dynamics. All data remains private and is processed locally.
- Exact message count metrics
- Average response time calculation
- Inconsistency and pattern spotting
- Detailed statistical dashboard
- 100% private data processing
- Export WhatsApp chats
- Upload screenshots from any app
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Wondering who actually texts more? Need to track response times or spot inconsistencies? The Cringe gives you the exact numbers. No guesswork, just factual analysis. With The Cringe, you can: Access exact metrics: Get the total message count for each person and calculate average response times down to the minute. Spot inconsistencies: Track specific word frequencies and identify factual gaps or patterns in the conversation. Get detailed breakdowns: Review a complete statistical dashboard of your chat dynamics. Stay 100% private: Zero data is stored or collected. Your chats remain entirely yours. How it works: Export your chat history directly from WhatsApp. OR upload an unlimited number of screenshots from any messaging app (iMessage, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.). Instantly receive your detailed, data-driven report. Whether it’s your crush, your ex, or your friends—the numbers don't lie. Note: A subscription is required to unlock full access to all detailed stats and reports.
The Chat Receipts
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You're not imagining it. See who texts more, who replies slower, who always starts the conversation, and which red flags actually show up - with receipts from your own chat. The Chat Receipts turns an exported WhatsApp .txt/.zip file into a private, screenshot-ready deck of receipts. No vague advice. No fake psychology. Real chat stats, visual verdict cards, and evidence strips from your own conversation. Use it for: - Crush chats and situationships - Exes, partners, and best friends - Message count face-offs - Reply time comparisons - Ghosting and longest silence checks - Deleted message receipts - Double texts, top words, top emoji, night owl energy, and more How it works: 1. Export a WhatsApp chat without media. 2. Share the .txt/.zip file to The Chat Receipts. 3. Pick who you are and what kind of chat it is. 4. Get the Receipts. Privacy first: Your chat analysis runs on your iPhone. Your chat text is not uploaded to a chat analysis server. The Chat Receipts is made for the question everyone secretly has after scrolling a conversation: what is really going on here? Subscription required to unlock full receipt decks, verdicts, and saved receipts. The Chat Receipts is an independent app and is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Imprint: https://receipts.mxx.fyi/imprint
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Cringe at none against The Chat Receipts's shown. The Cringe also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. The Cringe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and The Chat Receipts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Cringe | The Chat Receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (729 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 729 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VASTE COMPANY LLC | Maximilian Wardenbach |
In-app purchases
The Cringe
- Weekly$9.997 Days
- Discount Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly$44.991 Year
The Chat Receipts
- The Chat Receipts Weekly$9.997 Days
- The Chat Receipts Yearly Discounted$19.991 Year
- The Chat Receipts Yearly$39.991 Year
