BlockChat vs Monkey.app (2025): Fun Without the Paywalls

BlockChat vs Monkey.app (2025): Fun Without the Paywalls

When it comes to modern random chat apps, Monkey.app stands out for being fun, fast, and packed with energy.
It’s designed to feel like a party in your pocket: full of video calls, messages, and quick connections.
If you want entertainment, Monkey definitely delivers.

But for many users, the excitement fades once the paywalls start to appear.
Messages locked behind payment screens, premium features that interrupt every other tap, and a nagging sense that you’re being upsold rather than welcomed. It’s all part of the Monkey experience.
And that’s where BlockChat draws the line.

A Great Idea That Got Too Complicated

At its core, Monkey.app is a brilliant idea: connect people instantly through video and text chat, and make it social.
The problem is that the app started focusing more on monetization than communication.
Users report that simple things, like sending a message, can be hidden behind a paywall.
It starts to feel less like a hangout and more like a slot machine.

BlockChat takes the same excitement and removes all the clutter.
Just open newchatmate.com/video and start talking instantly. No sign-up required.

Privacy That Actually Means Something

Deleting a Monkey.app account can be confusing, and that uncertainty leaves many users wondering what happens to their data.
It’s not always clear whether messages and media are truly removed.
That’s not just inconvenient, it’s uncomfortable.

BlockChat approaches privacy differently.
There are no permanent accounts, no lingering message logs, and no background tracking.
When you close a chat, it’s gone.
You’re not tied to a profile that follows you around forever, and that’s exactly how a random chat should feel.

Free Features That Stay Free

Both apps offer video and text chat, but Monkey locks most of its best features behind a paywall.
BlockChat gives you everything — free video chat, anonymous 1-on-1 text chat, and even group chats where small groups can meet and talk together.
All of it is open, moderated, and ready in one click.

Head to newchatmate.com to try it yourself — no ads, no payment screens, and no limits.

Moderation Without Manipulation

Monkey uses filters and moderation to keep things clean, but BlockChat goes further.
We combine smart, real-time detection with human oversight to make sure every conversation feels comfortable and respectful.
The goal isn’t to restrict you but to protect your time and experience.

It’s moderation that keeps the chaos out without making you feel like you’re under surveillance.

The Verdict

Monkey.app is a lively, entertaining app — no question.
But when fun turns into frustration from endless paywalls and uncertain data policies, it stops being social and starts feeling transactional.
BlockChat is built as the alternative: the same thrill of random chat, minus the upsell.

Visit newchatmate.com or jump straight into a live video at newchatmate.com/video.
Enjoy the same freedom to talk, laugh, and meet people — just without the price tag or pressure.