Plinkd vs Hugsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plinkd
Discover local events, plan group outings, and share your experiences. Connect with people and businesses to find exciting activities and build relationships.
- Discover local hotspots and events
- Plan group activities easily
- Share your travel stories
- Connect with people and businesses
- User-friendly interface
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Born as a social media platform, Plinkd was created to connect you to everywhere you want to be. Whether it’s the grand opening of a night-club in your city, a concert, event or NYE plans, Plinkd is driving connections and capturing the full potential of the world we live in. FIND LOCAL HOTSPOT Each travel destination has a wealth of intriguing attractions, you just have to know where to look and find local things to do. Fortunately, it's never been easier. Plinkd is designed to help you find cool events and attractions around you while gaining assurance your time will be worthwhile. TELL YOUR STORY Stories are our universal language. It drives the new birth of communication that allows us to fully express ourselves. We have moved from drawing on cave walls to Plinking what allows you to tell your story whenever and wherever. ELIMINATES 3RD WHEELING Plinkd allows you to make group plans easily. Whether you make plans with your best friends or make plans with a much larger group of friends, it’s important to do activities that make everyone feel involved. USER FRIENDLY From signup to your first Plink, Plinkd is easy and simple to use. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ON THE GO Plinkd's mission is to empower relationships between people and businesses to thrive and grow. Plinkd helps you find the best of restaurants, festivals and other live events that connect you with individuals who enjoy the same things you do. INCREASE LOCATION POPULARITY Have a business? Use Plinkd to get people in the door now and not later. Plinkd allows you to post relevant, personable ads that attracts paying clients.
Hugsy
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Hugsy is a private space for couples to stay emotionally connected—especially in long-distance relationships. Instead of endless scrolling or surface-level chats, Hugsy focuses on what truly matters: meaningful conversations, shared memories, and intentional time together. How Hugsy Work Every day, both partners receive the same thoughtfully crafted question. You answer honestly, then read your partner’s response—opening the door to deeper understanding, empathy, and connection. What You Can Do • Answer daily relationship questions • Chat privately with your partner • Share photos and memories on your timeline • Build a personal collection of shared thoughts • Do small activities together to stay connected Why Hugsy? • Designed for couples, not social media • Distraction-free and intentional • Encourages emotional intimacy, not just messaging • Perfect for long-distance and busy couples Hugsy turns everyday check-ins into meaningful moments. One question. One connection. Every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hugsy at every 4 days against Plinkd's every 3 months. Plinkd's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plinkd ships an update every 3 months, Hugsy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plinkd | Hugsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plinkd LLC | Ayush Agrawal |
In-app purchases
Plinkd
No in-app purchases
Hugsy
No in-app purchases









