Dysko vs smate.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dysko
Discover and connect with like-minded individuals nearby or globally through a live geospatial map. Instantly match based on shared interests using custom hashtags and receive real-time notifications for spontaneous connections. Break the ice with AI-generated messages and explore virtual events or local spots.
- Live geospatial map
- Match by custom hashtags
- Real-time notifications
- AI-powered icebreaker messages
- Virtual event exploration
- Global virtual billboards
- Profile privacy controls
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1. Never Be a Stranger Again— Find like-minded people nearby or worldwide with Dysko’s live geospatial map 2. Match instantly by interest—use custom hashtags to highlight shared tags and connect authentically. 3. Move & Match in Real Time—Get instant notifications when someone nearby shares your hashtags for effortless spontaneous connections. 4.Break the Ice with AI—Send personalized, natural-sounding messages based on shared interests. 5. Explore Anywhere—Virtually attend events and drop into locations to meet and network, online or in person. 6. Always Visible—Place virtual billboards worldwide to showcase your profile and attract connections anytime. 7. Privacy & Control—Decide who sees your profile and when, ensuring your comfort always comes first.
smate.
Connect with content and friends through meaningful interactions. Discover shared interests, join conversations, and express yourself by sharing your own moments. Enjoy a social media experience focused on genuine connections.
- Engage with content you love
- Discover shared favorites with friends
- Comment and chat privately
- Explore trending content and hashtags
- Share your own video moments
- Meaningful social interaction
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Smate. - True Social Media Smate is a new kind of social media experience, designed to help you connect with the content you love and share those moments with your friends. With Smate, you can engage with posts in a meaningful way, discovering what you and your friends enjoy together. What You Can Do on Smate: - Engage with Content You Love: Scroll through posts and express what you like, then see what your friends are into. It’s all about shared interests and real connections. - Discover Shared Favorites: Instantly view the content that you and your friends both enjoy, giving you more to talk about and bond over. - Join the Conversation: Comment on your favorite posts, share content with friends, and keep the conversation going in private chats. - Explore Trending Content: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends by browsing the hottest videos of the month and top hashtags in the community. - Share Your Own Moments: Upload your videos to express yourself and connect with a like-minded audience. Smate brings together meaningful social interaction, allowing you to enjoy social media again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dysko at every 3 weeks against smate.'s every 2 months. smate.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Dysko ships an update every 3 weeks, smate. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dysko | smate. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tether global | Konrad Kost |
Customer experience
Dysko
smate.
Bugs and requests
Dysko
Reported bugs
12 issues- Takes forever to signup
- App crashes
- Cannot reset password
- App not working properly
- Cannot access app unless Daniel writes first
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- App stuck on main screen
- Cannot click on anything to open app further
- Frozen on main screen
- Update messed it up
- Cannot access messages
- Keeps saying it's loading AR mode
- App glitches started after name change
Requested features
2 requests- Option to swipe back to previous profile
- Update to fix crashing and login issues
smate.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dysko
No in-app purchases
smate.
No in-app purchases
