# Text vs Bored Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Bored Chat at 4.1 against Text's 1.0. Bored Chat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). Text's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bored Chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bored Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bored Chat has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Text's written reviews are positive against 70% of Bored Chat's.

Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Bored Chat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text | Bored Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-a-poo/id975983428/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored-chat-chat-with-strangers/id1241622005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Larb Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/318686615) | [THOMAS ARGUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839719139) |

## What reviewers say

### Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-a-poo/id975983428)

Express yourself with humorous, textable graphics featuring a variety of 'poo' themed sayings. Share these unique expressions instantly via text, WhatsApp, Twitter, and other messaging platforms.

**Highlights:** Textable graphic messages, Multiple sharing platforms (text, WhatsApp, Twitter), Variety of humorous sayings, Quick sharing with a single tap, Themed graphics (sports)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ravens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Redskins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saints | $0.99 | one-time |
| SeaHawks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steelers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vikings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texans | $0.99 | one-time |
| titans | $0.99 | one-time |
| NFL Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bored Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored-chat-chat-with-strangers/id1241622005)

Connect with new people when you're feeling bored. This app features public chats where you can view conversations before joining in. Upgrade to premium for private conversations.

**Highlights:** Meet new people, Public chats, View conversations before joining, Private chats (premium), User interaction analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Private Conversation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bored Chat Benefactor | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly community
- 🚀 Great way to make new friends
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🔒 Keeps chats public to maintain standards
- 👍 Allows for casual conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messages not always going through
- 🐛 Slow app performance at times
- 🔒 Chats not private by default
- 🐛 Inability to create new account after deleting
- 🐛 Notifications not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts getting deleted unexpectedly
- Conversations not loading properly
- Inability to send messages to some users
- App crashing or freezing for some users

**Requested features**

- Add group chat feature
- Allow more customization of profiles
- Improve message delivery reliability
- Provide option for private chats without subscription
- Add online status indicator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text free?

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

### Is Bored Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text or Bored Chat?

Bored Chat is rated higher. Text averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bored Chat averages 4.1 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Text or Bored Chat have ads?

Neither Text nor Bored Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text or Bored Chat?

Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bored Chat every 3 days. Most recently, Text was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bored Chat on October 26, 2026.

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