# Bate vs TIM BETA

The clearest difference is rating: TIM BETA at 4.6 against Bate's 3.3. TIM BETA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bate sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TIM BETA asks for nothing beyond the download.

TIM BETA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIM BETA has 186 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Bate's written reviews are positive against 15% of TIM BETA's.

Bate ships an update fortnightly, TIM BETA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bate | TIM BETA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bate-papo-uol-chat-e-encontros/id806313157/reviews) | **[4.6 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-beta/id936816393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | **14.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UOL Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440898836) | [TIM Celular](https://appshunter.io/developer/628000263) |

## What reviewers say

### Bate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bate-papo-uol-chat-e-encontros/id806313157)

Connect with new people, chat, flirt, and find real dates. Discover individuals with shared interests, build meaningful connections, and explore various chat rooms for friendship, dating, or serious relationships. Enjoy private conversations with nicknames and enhanced features for a safer, more engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Meet people with common interests, Real-time chat and video calls, Location-based discovery ('Perto Daqui'), Rooms for friendship, dating, and relationships, Customizable profiles, Private conversations with nicknames, Send GIFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BP VIP - (1 mês) | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - Plano mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - Mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - (1 Mês) | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - Plano trimestral | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| BP VIP - (3 meses) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| BP VIP - (6 meses) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $12.99 | per year |
| BP VIP - (6 meses) | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $14.49 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $17.99 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $17.99 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $19.99 | per year |


### TIM BETA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-beta/id936816393)

This app offers a completely new digital experience with enhanced functionalities. Users can engage in a game to complete challenges, earn benefits, manage their offers, track progress, and check consumption and recharges. It also features an exclusive elite category with maximum benefits.

**Highlights:** Digital management of offers, Game with challenges and benefits, Progress tracking, Consumption and recharge consultation, Exclusive elite category (LAB+)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bate free?

Bate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TIM BETA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bate or TIM BETA?

TIM BETA is rated higher. Bate averages 3.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while TIM BETA averages 4.6 from 186 ratings.

### Do Bate or TIM BETA have ads?

Bate shows ads; TIM BETA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bate or TIM BETA?

Bate ships an update fortnightly, and TIM BETA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bate was updated on October 24, 2026 and TIM BETA on October 24, 2026.

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