Comparison

HeyMessenger vs Brown Bears

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

Head to head
About

HeyMessenger

Features
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HeyMessenger is the revolutionary messaging App you've been waiting for! Simplicity is its winning factor thanks to a new technology that automatically determines how long the message is displayed, and its sleek design. Ephemeral: completely private as nothing is saved!

About

Brown Bears

Features
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Ready for a kids' messenger you can finally trust? Introducing Brown Bears, the 100% safe, parent-controlled chat app that gives your child the fun of messaging and gives you complete peace of mind. Built from the ground up for safety, Brown Bears eliminates the risks of mainstream chat apps. No strangers. No ads. Just a secure space for your child to connect with family and friends. YOU ARE IN COMPLETE CONTROL Our parent-first design puts you in charge of everything, with no surprises and no unwanted contact requests. - Approve Every Contact Your child can only connect with people you explicitly invite and approve. No exceptions. - No Strangers, Ever With no searchable profiles or public friend requests, your child stays fully protected from the open internet. - COPPA Compliant & Secure We follow the highest standards for children's privacy. We never sell your data and we never show ads. SIMPLE FOR THEM, EASY FOR YOU The interface is intuitive and fun for kids, without the overwhelming features of adult messaging apps. Parents enjoy a quick, stress-free setup. Your child can be chatting securely in just minutes. - A FUN SPACE BUILT FOR KIDS Safety is the foundation, but fun keeps them engaged! Kids can enjoy: - Sending cute emojis and stickers - Sharing photos with approved family and friends - Staying connected with grandparents, cousins, and their favorite people GETTING STARTED IS EASY 1. Create your secure parent account. 2. Build your child's approved contact list. 3. Let your child start chatting safely! Download Brown Bears Messenger today and bring worry-free messaging to your family.

Screenshots

HeyMessenger4 screens
Brown Bears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HeyMessenger at none against Brown Bears's shown. HeyMessenger also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HeyMessenger versus Brown Bears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyMessengerBrown Bears
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigBalli Consulting llcKickback Space Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HeyMessenger

No in-app purchases

None

Brown Bears

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeyMessenger free?
HeyMessenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brown Bears free?
Brown Bears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeyMessenger or Brown Bears have ads?
Brown Bears shows ads; HeyMessenger does not.

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