# DatChat vs SagMal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DatChat at 944 against SagMal's 1. SagMal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DatChat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SagMal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SagMal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DatChat has 944 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DatChat ships an update every 9 days, SagMal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DatChat | SagMal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datchat-social-network-plus/id999516973/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagmal/id1550691830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **944** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Myseum, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999516972) | [Vassili Kaplan](https://appshunter.io/developer/968947583) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SagMal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagmal/id1550691830)

This app prioritizes user privacy with anonymous registration, double-encrypted messaging, and server-side message deletion. It offers features to disguise contact names and photos, making it ideal for discreet communication.

**Highlights:** Anonymous registration (no email/phone), Double-encrypted messaging, Server-side message deletion, Contact and photo disguise, Secure Swiss servers, Optional chat encryption key

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Images and Videos | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DatChat free?

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

### Is SagMal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DatChat or SagMal?

SagMal is rated higher. DatChat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 944 ratings, while SagMal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DatChat or SagMal have ads?

Neither DatChat nor SagMal shows ads.

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

DatChat ships an update every 9 days, and SagMal fortnightly. Most recently, DatChat was updated on October 18, 2026 and SagMal on October 8, 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.*