# PLINK vs SamePlay

The clearest difference is rating: SamePlay at 5.0 against PLINK's 3.5. SamePlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). PLINK's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLINK sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SamePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

SamePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLINK has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLINK | SamePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameplay/id6746510319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 238 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLINK INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484773993) | [joshua black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688952392) |

## What reviewers say

### PLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602)

Connect with other gamers to find teammates for any game. Discover players based on age, country, and language, and improve your skills by playing with experienced gamers. Share your achievements and stream your gameplay to a global community.

**Highlights:** Gamer matchmaking by age, country, language, In-app chat and voice calls, Discover game stats and share results, Create and join gaming squads, Follow streamers and stream online, Supports popular games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, CS:GO

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plink Pro Monthly (id20071003) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO weekly (id20102717) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031017) | $16.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro month subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Helpful for finding teammates
- 📊 Useful game stats tracking
- 💬 Good for connecting with gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Forced to provide payment info
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to use app without subscription
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews
- 🚫 Lack of free version access

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit subscription screen
- Inaccurate game stats/rankings
- Subscription issues (double-charging, inability to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Option to hide/remove unwanted games
- Regional matchmaking
- Better age/demographic controls
- Improved moderation for toxic behavior


### SamePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameplay/id6746510319)

Compete with friends in various games through point-based challenges and tournaments. Track your performance, climb leaderboards, and join or create teams. Features built-in chat and a fair play system for a secure competitive experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-game challenges with point wagers, Real-time leaderboards, Team creation and management, Bracket-style tournaments, Built-in chat functionality, Performance and statistics tracking, Fair play dispute system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLINK free?

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

### Is SamePlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLINK or SamePlay?

SamePlay is rated higher. PLINK averages 3.5 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while SamePlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PLINK or SamePlay have ads?

PLINK shows ads; SamePlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLINK or SamePlay?

PLINK ships an update weekly, and SamePlay weekly. Most recently, PLINK was updated on November 4, 2026 and SamePlay on October 30, 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.*