Bridgefy vs dIM Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bridgefy
Communicate with others nearby without an internet connection using Bluetooth technology. Ideal for crowded events, travel, or emergencies, this app allows for both public and private messaging within a limited range.
- Offline messaging via Bluetooth
- No internet required after initial login
- Message people nearby (up to 330 feet)
- Public and private chat options
- No need to add contacts
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IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INTERNET THE FIRST TIME YOU OPEN THE APP SO YOU CAN LOG IN. After that, no Internet is needed again. Bridgefy: Messaging Without the Internet Bridgefy lets you send messages when there is no Internet. Use it at concerts, sports events, on trips, or during emergencies to stay in touch with the people around you. More than 12.5 million people worldwide already use Bridgefy to stay connected when it matters most. Key Features: Offline Messaging: Use Bluetooth to send messages to people nearby (up to 330 feet or 100 meters). No Contacts Needed: You don’t need to add contacts—just start chatting with nearby Bridgefy users. Private Chats: Send private messages after interacting in the Public Chat—tap on someone’s avatar to start a one-on-one conversation. How to Get Started: 1. Turn on Bluetooth. 2. Open Bridgefy with an active Internet connection (this is required only the first time to activate the app). 3. Once activated, go to the Public Chat to message people nearby. 4. Tap on someone’s avatar if you want to send them private messages. Note: Public Chat messages are visible to everyone nearby also using Bridgefy. Subscription: By Subscribe, you agree to the Terms of Services and Privacy Policy. Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bridgefy.me/privacy-policy
dIM Chat
Communicate securely with friends and family without an internet connection. This app creates a decentralized Bluetooth network for offline messaging, ideal for travel or emergencies. It features encrypted messages and an open-source codebase for transparency.
- Offline chat capability
- Encrypted messaging
- Decentralized Bluetooth network
- QR code contact addition
- Open Source codebase
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dIM Chat is the offline chat service. Chat with your friends and family on an airplane, under protests and riots or during natural disasters. * Add contacts by scanning their QR code. * Chat safely with encrypted messages. * Works offline by creating a decentralised Bluetooth network. * Open Source codebase allows developers to verify and trust the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: dIM Chat at 67% against Bridgefy's 20%. dIM Chat also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bridgefy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Bridgefy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. dIM Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
dIM Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridgefy has 65 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Bridgefy's written reviews are positive against 67% of dIM Chat's.
Bridgefy ships an update weekly, dIM Chat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bridgefy | dIM Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (65 ratings) | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bridgefy, Inc. | Kasper Munch Jensen |
Customer experience
Bridgefy
dIM Chat
Bugs and requests
Bridgefy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/sign-up issues
- Unable to detect nearby users
- Notifications not working
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Extend communication range
- Add profile pictures and discovery
- Improve reliability and connectivity
dIM Chat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bridgefy
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
- Bridgefy Plus$1.991 Month
- Bridgefy Plus$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$29.99
dIM Chat
No in-app purchases
