Jami vs Troopo Playdates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jami
This is a free communication platform prioritizing privacy through end-to-end encryption. It offers secure instant messaging, audio/video calls, and file sharing. The app supports multi-device usage and can function as a SIP client.
- Instant messaging
- Audio and video calls
- Photo and file sharing
- Group conversations
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-device support
- SIP client functionality
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Jami is a free, unified communication platform that puts privacy first. Built on end-to-end encryption, Jami keeps your conversations secure and your personal data private. Features: - Instant messaging - Audio and video calls - Photo and file sharing - Group conversations and video conferences - End-to-end encrypted communications Multi-device support: - Use Jami on multiple devices - Sync your conversations seamlessly - Link devices to your account Additional capabilities: - Works as a SIP client For more information, visit https://jami.net Jami is published under the GPL license, version 3 or higher. Copyright © Savoir-faire Linux Inc.
Troopo Playdates
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Troopo helps parents coordinate playdates without the group-chat chaos. Create a playdate in seconds, choose exactly who can see it, and let other parents RSVP and chat — all in one place. WHO SEES YOUR PLAYDATES — YOU DECIDE • Specific parents: invite exactly the families you choose • Your network: parents from your phone contacts who use Troopo • Nearby: public playdates for parents in your area BUILT FOR REAL COORDINATION • RSVP with one tap — hosts see who's in, who can't make it, and who hasn't replied • Chat privately with the host right on the playdate — no separate group threads • Invite parents who aren't on Troopo yet with a simple text message • Get notified when a playdate is created for you, or when plans change FIND FAMILIES LIKE YOURS • See playdates near you, matched by your child's grade and school • Connect with parents you already know from your contacts PRIVACY FIRST • Parents only — Troopo is for adults 18+; children never have accounts • Your phone number is your login — no passwords, no email required • If a host isn't in your contacts, their identity stays private until you connect • Report and block controls on every playdate and conversation Troopo is free. Download it, invite a parent you know, and plan your first playdate today. Questions? support@troopo.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Troopo Playdates at every 8 days against Jami's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jami ships an update every 3 weeks, Troopo Playdates every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jami | Troopo Playdates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Savoir-faire Linux | ConnectPeople Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
Jami
No in-app purchases
Troopo Playdates
No in-app purchases









