Comparison

MM vs Passerby98

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MM

Features
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MM is a meraverse message APP featured with virtual you, everything on MM can only represent the virtual you, you could choose to be you, or not to be you. [Virtual Message]All Chat history could be modified in anytime or anywhere by everyone, so you could confess or deny, you wouldn’t be sued by what you have said on MM, You words wouldn`t be treated as evidence on court. [Recall Message]You can recall all you chat history without time limit

About

Passerby98

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Connect life with people—make every interaction meaningful. On Passerby, social is not just about chatting. It’s about collaborating, acting, and getting things done together—whether it’s for fun, savings, or daily needs. From instant teaming to shared purchases and local meetups, Passerby redefines your social circle. 【Instant Life Connections】 Start a flash meetup with one tap—hotpot missing one person? Exhibition starts in an hour? Waiting to hit checkout together? Open Passerby and nearby users become your teammates. From events and chats to workouts or emergency help, even the most last-minute needs can be matched. 【New Era of Group Buying】 Group purchases don’t have to feel cold or transactional. Open a chatroom, find buddies to co-buy gadgets, skincare, groceries, or daily goods. Chat while you team up—save money, make friends. Whether it’s “Buy 3 get 1 Free,” bulk discounts, or minimum spending deals, you’ll match up automatically and maximize the value together. 【Topic Communities】 Looking for travel buddies? Want to share local life hacks or comment on trending topics? In the Topic section, discussions are grouped by region and interest. Every post could be the start of a new connection. 【Public & Private Events】 No more tagging people in IG stories — create an event, invite friends, go public or private. From hiking and cooking meetups to co-buying or language exchange, you set the rules of engagement. 【From Strangers to Partners】 Strangers? Not quite—just teammates you haven’t met yet. On Passerby, people team up, complete tasks, and build real relationships. A simple group buy might turn into a long-term hobby buddy. 【Business Tools for Merchants】 Every business can open a store page, support group buying, offer bundled discounts, and chat directly with users. Easily showcase products and share featured deals in real time—faster reach, quicker response. Tap into platform-wide traffic and social interaction to build your brand, grow a loyal community, and reach more potential buyers. A one-stop solution for exposure, conversion, and social commerce—all in one platform. 【Trust Through Real Interaction】 No likes. No avatars. No follower counts. Trust isn’t a number — it’s built through completed purchases, joined events, and honest replies. See who did what with whom. Replace fake metrics with real experience. 【Your Life, No Longer Split Across 5 Apps】 Need a meetup, want to group buy, post a question, grab a discount, or get urgent help? Passerby combines them all. Less app-switching, more real linking. From now on, live smarter—connect deeper. Passerby 98 – Grouping Platform Strangers? Just future teammates you haven’t met. Socializing, shopping, activities, and help — all in one place, all in one go.

Screenshots

MM4 screens
Passerby984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MM at every 4 days against Passerby98's fortnightly. MM also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MM ships an update every 4 days, Passerby98 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MM versus Passerby98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMMPasserby98
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB103 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developer凯 李Wing Tak Lo

In-app purchases

None

MM

No in-app purchases

None

Passerby98

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MM free?
MM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Passerby98 free?
Passerby98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MM or Passerby98 have ads?
Neither MM nor Passerby98 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MM or Passerby98?
MM ships an update every 4 days, and Passerby98 fortnightly. Most recently, MM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Passerby98 on November 8, 2026.

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