# MONIE (モニー) vs Dango

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MONIE (モニー) at 86% against Dango's 25%. MONIE (モニー) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Dango's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MONIE (モニー) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Dango asks for nothing beyond the download.

MONIE (モニー) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MONIE (モニー) has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of MONIE (モニー)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Dango's.

MONIE (モニー) ships an update every 6 weeks, Dango every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONIE (モニー) | Dango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monie-sns/id1116880272/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dango/id1512560733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KAREN YAMADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061538937) | [PNYO, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076158208) |

## What reviewers say

### MONIE (モニー)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monie-sns/id1116880272)

Connect with new people for casual chats and friendships. This app offers easy matching and anonymous registration, allowing you to quickly start conversations with those who share your interests. It's designed for those seeking new connections and a break from daily routines.

**Highlights:** Easy matching system, Anonymous registration, Free chat functionality, Profile browsing, User support, Interest-based connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership 6 months plan | $48.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Membership 12 months plan | $65.99 | per year |
| ギフト | $1.99 | one-time |
| ギフト | $5.99 | one-time |
| ギフト | $13.99 | one-time |
| ギフト | $29.99 | one-time |
| ギフト | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💬 Easy to chat with others
- 😊 Good for making friends
- ✨ Great for language exchange
- 💖 Users can find serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Many inappropriate users
- 🔞 Users asking sexual questions
- 🚫 Difficulty blocking users
- 😠 Users sending abusive messages
- 👎 Low quality male users

**Reported bugs**

- Blocking feature not working effectively
- Account created on another app without permission
- Ads lead to unwanted sites

**Requested features**

- Improve blocking functionality
- More users in their 20s
- Allow photo uploads for all users
- Improve the 'footprint' feature
- Allow LINE/Kakao exchange


### Dango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dango/id1512560733)

Connect with strangers anonymously in group voice calls without registration. Find people by topic, engage in casual chats, seek advice, or enjoy late-night conversations. It's a free, no-frills way to pass the time and meet new people.

**Highlights:** Anonymous group voice calls, No registration required, Find users by topic, Free to use, Meeting message board, Casual conversation and advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONIE (モニー) free?

MONIE (モニー) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dango free?

Dango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MONIE (モニー) or Dango?

MONIE (モニー) is rated higher. MONIE (モニー) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Dango averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do MONIE (モニー) or Dango have ads?

MONIE (モニー) shows ads; Dango does not.

### Which is updated more often, MONIE (モニー) or Dango?

MONIE (モニー) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dango every 11 days. Most recently, MONIE (モニー) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dango 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.*