# Chaino vs DatChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DatChat at 91% against Chaino's 50%. DatChat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (943 vs 9). Chaino's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. Chaino asks for nothing beyond the download.

DatChat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DatChat has 943 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Chaino's written reviews are positive against 91% of DatChat's.

Chaino ships an update monthly, DatChat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chaino | DatChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaino-truly-connect/id961369983/reviews) | **[4.8 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datchat-social-network-plus/id999516973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **943** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Begether, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028622063) | [Myseum, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999516972) |

## What reviewers say

### Chaino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaino-truly-connect/id961369983)

Connect with your close friends and family on a social network designed for genuine interaction. Share content selectively with different groups and control your online presence.

**Highlights:** Connect with close friends and family, Selective content sharing, Customizable profile photos per contact, Community owner tools, 100% audience reach for communities, Revenue sharing for active communities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Chaino free?

Chaino 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, Chaino or DatChat?

DatChat is rated higher. Chaino averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DatChat averages 4.8 from 943 ratings.

### Do Chaino or DatChat have ads?

Neither Chaino nor DatChat shows ads.

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

Chaino ships an update monthly, and DatChat every 9 days. Most recently, Chaino was updated on October 24, 2026 and DatChat on October 24, 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.*