Comparison

Telegram Messenger vs BatChat

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

Head to head
About

Telegram Messenger

A fast, secure, and powerful instant messaging app synced across all devices. It offers unlimited media and file sharing, robust encryption, and extensive group chat capabilities. Enjoy a simple, private, and customizable communication experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Unlimited file and media sharing
  • End-to-end encrypted secret chats
  • Large group chats (up to 200,000 members)
  • Customizable themes and stickers
  • Bots for task automation
  • Photo and video editing tools
Features
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Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users. FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe. SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again. UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it. SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange. 100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published. POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork. RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections. FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs. SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it. PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads. For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient. We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BatChat

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encrypted communication for both personal and professional use. It features private chat modes, encrypted file storage, and high-definition calls, ensuring data security and privacy.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Private chat mode with screenshot alerts
  • Encrypted local file storage
  • Multimedia file transfer
  • HD encrypted voice and video calls
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Virtual avatar creation
Features
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Bat is a professional encrypted messaging app. Built on years of technical expertise, we are committed to delivering efficient and secure communication experiences to users worldwide. We adopt high-strength encryption technology and comprehensive communication features to provide professional protection for users’ information security. Security Protection Full-Process Encrypted Communication – Messages and files are transmitted with encryption, ensuring their security during transfer. Private Chat Mode – Customizable chat retention rules, with screenshot detection alerts. Encrypted Space – Locally encrypted storage for important files and memos, safeguarding data security. Core Features Multimedia Transmission – High-speed encrypted transfer of text, images, voice, video and files. HD Calling – Smooth encrypted voice and video calls, supporting group calls. Multi-Device Sync – Simultaneous login on mobile, PC and tablet for seamless message synchronization. Innovative Interaction Virtual Avatar – Create your exclusive virtual identity for more fun interactions. Custom Watermark Camera – Add anti-counterfeit traceable watermarks to captured images, protecting copyright and authenticity. Technology & Advantages Encryption Technology – Advanced encryption algorithms for secure group and personal communication. Stability & Reliability – Smooth and stable communication services powered by profound technical accumulation. Full-Scenario Adaptation – Meets diverse needs including daily personal communication and enterprise team collaboration. Application Scenarios Enterprise Teams – Business file sharing, internal communication, remote project collaboration. Daily Socializing – Private conversations with family and friends, protecting personal privacy. Brand Promise Years of technical accumulation and professional encryption protection to safeguard your communication security. Download Bate now and experience the perfect blend of professional secure communication and fun social interaction.

Screenshots

Telegram Messenger4 screens
BatChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BatChat at 86% against Telegram Messenger's 35%. Telegram Messenger's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (280K vs 99). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Telegram Messenger sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BatChat sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telegram Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telegram Messenger has 280K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Telegram Messenger's written reviews are positive against 86% of BatChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, BatChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Telegram Messenger versus BatChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelegram MessengerBatChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (280K ratings) — better3.5 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280K — better99
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB276 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTelegram FZ-LLCChengDu Ciyuan zhishi Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Telegram Messenger

All ratings279,846 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews8,385 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative56.5%

BatChat

All ratings99 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Telegram Messenger

From 280K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 💡 Innovative features like channels and bots
  • 🌟 Great overall messaging experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
  • 🔋 Battery life issues
  • 🚫 Lack of video calling feature
  • 📂 Issues with media uploads and downloads
  • 🔍 Inadequate search functionality

BatChat

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Strong privacy and security
  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
  • 💡 Unique features like screenshot alerts and self-destructing messages
  • 💬 Good for social interaction and making friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues and network errors
  • 🐛 App not working or crashing
  • 🐛 Some users report it's a scam or phishing software
  • 🐛 Paid features for encryption
  • 🐛 Frequent ads for non-members

Bugs and requests

Telegram Messenger

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard issues and cursor placement problems
  • Frequent app crashes, especially in large group chats
  • Inaccurate 'last seen' timestamps
  • Notification issues and duplicate messages
  • Problems with media auto-save and download

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video calling feature
  • Improve search capabilities
  • Implement a story/status feature
  • Allow more customization options
  • Segregate channels, bots, and individual chats

BatChat

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Cannot log in
  • Network connection issues
  • Cannot send messages
  • App not opening
  • Login registration fails for Chinese phone numbers
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  • Download issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Adapt to landscape mode

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Telegram Messenger

Subscriptions2
  • Telegram Premium$4.991 Month
  • Telegram Premium Annual$35.991 Year
One-time17
  • 50 Telegram Stars$0.99
  • 1x Telegram Premium (One Week)$1.19
  • 100 Telegram Stars$1.99
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  • 250 Telegram Stars$5.09
  • 500 Telegram Stars$9.99
  • Telegram Premium (3 Months)$14.99
  • 750 Telegram Stars$14.99
  • Telegram Premium (6 Months)$19.99
  • 1x Premium (6 Months)$19.99
  • 1000 Telegram Stars$19.99
  • 1500 Telegram Stars$29.99
  • Telegram Premium (1 Year)$35.99
  • 1x Premium (1 Year)$35.99
  • 2500 Telegram Stars$50.90
  • 5x Premium (3 Months Each)$74.99
  • 10x Premium (3 Months Each)$149.99
  • 5x Premium (1 Year Each)$179.99
27 purchases

BatChat

One-time27
  • 1月的免广告服务$0.99
  • 1个月靓号服务$1.99
  • 200MB月容量套餐$3.99
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  • 50BF币$6.99
  • 500MB月容量套餐$7.99
  • 蝙蝠1个月VIP$9.99
  • 12个月聊天气泡$9.99
  • 1024MB月容量套餐$12.99
  • 1月自动签到服务$14.99
  • 3个月VIP$29.99
  • 198Bat币$29.99
  • 1年靓号服务$29.99
  • 形象月卡$29.99
  • 200M收藏容量$39.99
  • 1个月群机器人$39.99
  • 终身免广告服务$45.00
  • 6个月VIP$59.99
  • 398Bat币$59.99
  • 6个月的自动任务服务$69.99
  • 588Bat币$79.99
  • 500M收藏容量套餐$89.99
  • 1年SVIP$99.99
  • 1年自动签到服务$129.99
  • 3个月群机器人$129.99
  • 1024M收藏容量$149.99
  • 6个月群机器人$249.99
  • 12个月群机器人$499.99

Questions

Is Telegram Messenger free?
Telegram Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BatChat free?
BatChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Telegram Messenger or BatChat?
Telegram Messenger is rated higher. Telegram Messenger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 280K ratings, while BatChat averages 3.5 from 99 ratings.
Do Telegram Messenger or BatChat have ads?
Neither Telegram Messenger nor BatChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telegram Messenger or BatChat?
Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, and BatChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Telegram Messenger was updated on September 24, 2026 and BatChat on September 21, 2026.

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