# Mumblefy vs BrightChat

The clearest difference is rating: BrightChat at 4.6 against Mumblefy's 1.8. BrightChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Mumblefy's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mumblefy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrightChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

BrightChat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrightChat has 190 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Mumblefy's written reviews are positive against 75% of BrightChat's.

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, BrightChat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mumblefy | BrightChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232/reviews) | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightchat-messaging-and-call/id1082880824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flamethrower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110459680) | [ShenXun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157647285) |

## What reviewers say

### Mumblefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232)

Connect to Mumble voice chat servers on the go with this intuitive application. Enjoy seamless audio and text communication with friends, manage server configurations, and utilize features like push-to-talk and background operation.

**Highlights:** Connect to Mumble servers, Audio and text chat, Push to talk and auto speech, Background operation, Multiple server configurations, Channel and user lists, Private messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- ✅ Works well for basic use
- 🗣️ Push-to-talk support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive ad removal
-  intrusive Ads
- 🔇 Disruptive ads
- ❌ Lacks essential features
- ⚠️ Outdated and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer working
- Microphone button disappeared
- Privacy page issues
- Video ads turned off microphone
- Microphone stays on

**Requested features**

- Whisper and Shout functionality
- Red color indicator for talking
- Work with iPhone X
- Lower price to remove ads
- Access token support


### BrightChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightchat-messaging-and-call/id1082880824)

This app provides secure and private communication through end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It offers features like scheduled and disappearing messages, as well as group chats for staying connected with loved ones.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messages, Encrypted audio and video calls, Schedule messages, Disappearing messages, Group chats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private communication
- 👍 Easy to use and clean interface
- 🚀 Works smoothly for most users
- 💰 Free to use
- ✨ Gets better with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message sending/receiving
- ⏳ Long delays in message delivery
- ❌ Cannot receive verification codes
- 🚫 No option to unblock users
- 🐛 Bugs in group chat tagging

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot receive verification codes (UK, +262)
- Long delays in sending or receiving messages
- Messages do not send or receive for long periods
- Cannot unblock users
- Delete user option not working

**Requested features**

- Add parental controls (contact restrictions, website blocking)
- Make secure internet app with parental controls
- Make double checkmarks more visible
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Allow viewing messages and attachments in landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mumblefy free?

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

### Is BrightChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mumblefy or BrightChat?

BrightChat is rated higher. Mumblefy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BrightChat averages 4.6 from 190 ratings.

### Do Mumblefy or BrightChat have ads?

Neither Mumblefy nor BrightChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mumblefy or BrightChat?

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, and BrightChat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mumblefy was updated on November 1, 2026 and BrightChat on November 11, 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.*