Comparison

MapChat vs ChatRamen

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

Head to head
About

MapChat

Share your experiences globally on an interactive map. Post messages, voice notes, photos, or videos at your location for others to see and respond to. Features instant translation to connect with users worldwide.

Highlights
  • Interactive map interface
  • Location-based message markers
  • Voice and photo sharing
  • Video sharing
  • Instant translation
  • Global user base
Features
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MapChat - What You See, What I Feel ! MapChat fully adopts the interactive effect of map to allow users from different countries in world on a dynamic map to apply a variety of real-time communication tools to share the joys and feelings under their current locations, such as to create a variety of specific markers including: messages markers, voice markers, photo markers, and movie markers. Users could choose their positions, and insert the markers directly into the live map, in order to allow other users to view, and even interactively reply by text messages, or voice messages. MapChat also provides instant translation function for users from different countries to communicate in order to break the language barrier. Moreover, MapChat also equipps with more than +10 languages of versions​​, and has registered users from over 120 countries. It is delivered for free to use!

About

ChatRamen

Connect with new people globally through secure video, voice, and text chat. This AI-moderated platform prioritizes privacy with screenshot-proof conversations and content filtering. Build genuine friendships by browsing profiles and engaging in real-time interactions.

Highlights
  • Instant live video streaming
  • Real-time activity status indicators
  • Screenshot and screen recording blocked
  • Detailed profile browsing and filtering
  • AI-moderated text and photo content
  • One-to-one video and voice calls
  • Built-in games for chat partners
Features
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Chat with friends, make voice and video calls, and play games together. See who is online now, send a friend request, and start chatting once they accept. Every conversation begins with a request the other person agrees to. FRIEND REQUESTS FIRST Browse people who are online, then send a friend request. A chat opens only after the other person accepts, so you always decide who you talk to. STAY IN TOUCH Real-time messaging with typing indicators and read receipts. Voice and video calls with people you chat with. See who is online and available. SAFETY TOOLS - A friend request is required before any conversation - Report a user with one tap - Block a user instantly - Community guidelines keep the platform respectful KEY FEATURES - Messaging: Real-time chat with read receipts - Voice Calls: Call people you chat with - Video Calls: One-to-one video calls - Photo Sharing: Send photos in chat - Games: Play built-in games while chatting - Search: Find people by username SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free to use with generous daily limits. Upgrade for the full experience: Lite — Instant refresh, unlimited searches and games. Plus — Everything in Lite, plus unlimited conversations. Pro — Everything in Plus, plus unlimited messages and extended call time. Subscriptions auto-renew. Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://chatramen.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://chatramen.com/privacy

Screenshots

MapChat3 screens
ChatRamen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChatRamen at 4.3 against MapChat's 3.0. ChatRamen also leads on ratings volume (783 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). MapChat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. ChatRamen sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MapChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChatRamen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatRamen has 783 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MapChat's written reviews are positive against 35% of ChatRamen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapChat ships an update every 3 weeks, ChatRamen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MapChat versus ChatRamen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapChatChatRamen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (783 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews34.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2783 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB185 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSkynet Technology International LimitedPeppty Technologies Private Limited

Customer experience

MapChat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

ChatRamen

All ratings785 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.3%

Bugs and requests

MapChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ChatRamen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues and missing purchased items
  • Inability to unsubscribe from channels
  • Profile picture upload not working
  • Coins/currency not properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve video and audio call quality
  • Add more customization options
  • Implement better moderation and content filtering
  • Provide better value for paid subscriptions

In-app purchases

None

MapChat

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

ChatRamen

Subscriptions6
  • Lite Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Lite Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
One-time10
  • Buy 100 Coins$0.99
  • Buy 200 Coins$1.99
  • Pro Day Pass$1.99
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  • Pro Gift$1.99
  • Buy 500 Coins$4.99
  • Buy 1000 Coins$10.99
  • Buy 1500 Coins$14.99
  • No Advertisements$16.99
  • Buy 1500 Coins$16.99
  • Buy 2000 Coins$22.99

Questions

Is MapChat free?
MapChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChatRamen free?
ChatRamen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapChat or ChatRamen?
ChatRamen is rated higher. MapChat averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ChatRamen averages 4.3 from 783 ratings.
Do MapChat or ChatRamen have ads?
ChatRamen shows ads; MapChat does not.
Which is updated more often, MapChat or ChatRamen?
MapChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChatRamen every 4 days. Most recently, MapChat was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChatRamen on October 29, 2026.

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