# Olvid vs SamePlay

The clearest difference is rating: SamePlay at 5.0 against Olvid's 4.5. SamePlay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Olvid's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Olvid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. SamePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

SamePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olvid has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Olvid ships an update every 6 weeks, SamePlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Olvid | SamePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameplay/id6746510319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Olvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470363343) | [joshua black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688952392) |

## What reviewers say

### Olvid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219)

This private messaging app prioritizes user control and security. It does not require personal data, push contacts, or allow unsolicited messages. Enjoy secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations with guaranteed privacy.

**Highlights:** No personal data required, User-controlled contacts, No unsolicited messages, End-to-end encryption, End-to-end authentication, Group creation, No spam or advertising

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual | $4.49 | per month |
| Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Individual | $44.90 | per year |
| Family | $59.90 | per year |


### 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 Olvid free?

Olvid 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, Olvid or SamePlay?

SamePlay is rated higher. Olvid averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while SamePlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Olvid or SamePlay have ads?

Neither Olvid nor SamePlay shows ads.

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

Olvid ships an update every 6 weeks, and SamePlay weekly. Most recently, Olvid was updated on October 12, 2026 and SamePlay 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.*