# Hi5 Match vs SOHO Connect

The clearest difference is rating: SOHO Connect at 5.0 against Hi5 Match's 4.0. Hi5 Match's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi5 Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SOHO Connect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOHO Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi5 Match has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, SOHO Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi5 Match | SOHO Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho-connect/id6738364151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [Anderson Capital Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780410426) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi5 Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165)

Connect with new individuals in a safe and private setting. This app facilitates meaningful connections while ensuring your privacy is protected. Share images securely, knowing they are automatically deleted after a match ends.

**Highlights:** Free to use, Secure and private matching, Safe picture sharing, Automatic picture deletion, Local history storage, Unlock history, Unlimited matches

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app to chat with strangers
- 🚀 Fast-paced and interactive
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤝 Helps connect people

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 🤖 Presence of fake/bot profiles
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect with previous chat partners
- Registration and login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unexpected app closures during conversations

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Implement better user filtering options
- Reduce ads and improve monetization model
- Add security and privacy features
- Enhance user experience and chat functionality


### SOHO Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho-connect/id6738364151)

Create and customize a 3D virtual apartment, then connect with friends and meet new people globally. This platform offers a private and immersive digital space for socializing, decorating, and exploring.

**Highlights:** 3D virtual apartment creation, Apartment customization with virtual furniture, Live video chat with friends, Global social networking, Privacy and digital ownership, Smart virtual assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apartment 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apartment 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apartment 4 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi5 Match free?

Hi5 Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SOHO Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hi5 Match or SOHO Connect?

SOHO Connect is rated higher. Hi5 Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while SOHO Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hi5 Match or SOHO Connect have ads?

Neither Hi5 Match nor SOHO Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi5 Match or SOHO Connect?

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, and SOHO Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Hi5 Match was updated on November 2, 2026 and SOHO Connect on November 4, 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.*