# UBMe vs SMWL

The clearest difference is rating: SMWL at 5.0 against UBMe's 4.5. SMWL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). UBMe's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UBMe sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SMWL asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMWL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBMe has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UBMe | SMWL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubme/id1200370709/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smwl/id6449041891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UBMe Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210354568) | [NOW Marketing Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580722551) |

## What reviewers say

### UBMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubme/id1200370709)

Discover local events and businesses, check in to connect with attendees and businesses in real-time, and share your experiences on a community map. Engage with your local area and inspire others.

**Highlights:** Discover local events and businesses, Real-time check-in to locations, Connect with event attendees, Chat with businesses, Share moments on a community map, Purchase tickets/register for events

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1600 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 3300 | $46.99 | one-time |


### SMWL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smwl/id6449041891)

This app connects users with speakers and attendees, provides access to the event agenda, and showcases sponsors. You can also view past videos and access exclusive ticket deals.

**Highlights:** Connect with speakers and attendees, View event agenda, Browse sponsors, Watch past videos, Access exclusive ticket deals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UBMe free?

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

### Is SMWL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UBMe or SMWL?

SMWL is rated higher. UBMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SMWL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UBMe or SMWL have ads?

Neither UBMe nor SMWL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UBMe or SMWL?

UBMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMWL every 3 weeks. Most recently, UBMe was updated on October 18, 2026 and SMWL on September 17, 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.*