# SQUAD vs OnceChat

The clearest difference is ads: OnceChat at none against SQUAD's shown. SQUAD's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SQUAD ships an update every 4 days, OnceChat every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQUAD | OnceChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 114 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [463 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775120451) | [Kosei Takanashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777430042) |

## What reviewers say

### SQUAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squad-laid-back-social-app/id6775120449)

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnceChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncechat/id6777430040)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQUAD free?

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

### Is OnceChat free?

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

### Do SQUAD or OnceChat have ads?

SQUAD shows ads; OnceChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, SQUAD or OnceChat?

SQUAD ships an update every 4 days, and OnceChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, SQUAD was updated on November 5, 2026 and OnceChat on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*