# True vs DatChat

The clearest difference is rating: DatChat at 4.8 against True's 4.2. DatChat also leads on ratings volume (944 vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). True's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DatChat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. True asks for nothing beyond the download.

DatChat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DatChat has 944 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of True's written reviews are positive against 91% of DatChat's.

True ships an update every 3 weeks, DatChat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True | DatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-private-group-sharing/id834451429/reviews) | **[4.8 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datchat-social-network-plus/id999516973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **944** |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hello Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834451432) | [Myseum, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999516972) |

## What reviewers say

### True

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-private-group-sharing/id834451429)

This app offers a private social networking experience focused on genuine connections with trusted individuals. It prioritizes user privacy by avoiding targeted advertising and data selling, creating a safe and positive space for sharing.

**Highlights:** Private by default sharing, No ads or tracking, User data ownership, Focus on real friends, Safe and positive environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads
- 🔒 Private sharing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👥 Great community
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connects family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ❓ Hard to understand
- 📧 Email verification issues
- 🤔 Unclear monetization
- ✉️ Spam notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Posts revert to older dates
- Cannot read email for verification
- Cannot view or open notifications (likes, comments, friend requests)
- Cannot get verification code by email
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of posted text
- Allow pictures and videos as comments
- Provide a way to download photos
- Dark mode
- Evernote integration or export options


### DatChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datchat-social-network-plus/id999516973)

This app offers a private social network and messenger with self-destructing, screenshot-protected, and end-to-end encrypted posts and messages. Users can control messages even after sending, create private social groups, and secure photos with advanced encryption.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages and posts, Screenshot protection with notifications, End-to-end encrypted communication, Nuke conversations to erase both sides, Private social groups, Multiple accounts, Encrypted hidden photo storage

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Remain Anonymous | $1.99 | one-time |
| DatChat Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy and security
- 🚀 Innovative features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Blockchain technology
- 🔒 Anti-screenshot protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs more feature development
- 👎 Dated UI design
- 🔍 Difficulty finding recent messages

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Inconsistent message delivery
- Notifications not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Video chat functionality
- Ability to like/react to messages
- Improved message search and sorting
- Customizable notification settings
- Integration with other platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True free?

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

### Is DatChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, True or DatChat?

DatChat is rated higher. True averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DatChat averages 4.8 from 944 ratings.

### Do True or DatChat have ads?

Neither True nor DatChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True or DatChat?

True ships an update every 3 weeks, and DatChat every 9 days. Most recently, True was updated on October 14, 2026 and DatChat on October 18, 2026.

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