Imagine... vs Mainchan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Imagine...
This social network fosters connections by turning strangers into friends and everyday life into engaging experiences. It prioritizes respectful interaction, preventing misinformation and negativity through internal moderation and user-driven decision-making.
- Connect strangers into friends
- Sustainable online environment
- User-driven decision-making
- Respectful interaction
- Content moderation
- Anonymous posting option
- Topic exploration
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Let us begin! Imagine turns strangers into friends, uncertainties into strengths and everyday life into entertainment! Be sustainable online and work with your fellow human beings to make a change: This new social network unites the familiar and the new and creates a pleasant atmosphere for every user. Share your thoughts, experiences and entertainment in different ways with your fellow men. "Fellow human beings" are not only friends and colleagues, but everyone who speaks your language. You will notice how many new things you discover, how many interesting people you meet and how much you can learn for your everyday life. You open the app and you are right in the middle of it instead of waiting for your friends to arrive. We are sustainable because we treat each other respectfully, don't leave users with wrong ideas and block populist and false statements. We have no room for hate and the spreading of negative moods and we take care of its prevention through internal functions. For open communication, the topic area allows users to explore interesting hobbies and current events and adapt them individually. Furthermore, you can deal with facts and assumptions on different levels. Every user can add or question arguments, counter-arguments and sources. You can give your posts additional information or credibility by linking to a suitable topic. Sharing with strangers is often helpful and interesting, but can also be very difficult. If your post contains personal information or is uncomfortable for you, you can also post anonymously. We want to be entertained at Imagine, but we also want to share our weaknesses and difficulties. Our ideals are not a temporary mood of the founders, which are discarded with the first investor. All decisions about the future of Imagine, as well as the internal reporting and blocking procedures, are decided by the users. Each member is a part of Imagine and can decide for themselves how large this part should be. Have a look around and let Imagine convince you. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Mainchan
Engage in a content aggregation and discussion platform where users can submit various content types to organized boards. Features include anonymous posting, personalized feeds, and organized saved content. Enhance interactions with community emotes and comment images.
- Anonymous posting
- Personalized follow feed
- Organized save folders
- Private message search
- Highlighted comments
- Community emotes
- Comment images
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Welcome to the Mainchan Mobile App, your gateway to the vibrant community of Mainchan right at your fingertips! Mainchan is a content aggregation, web content rating, and discussion platform where registered members can submit links, text posts, images, videos, and polls, all of which can be voted on by the community. Submissions are organized into user-created boards called "subchannels" or "subchans," making it easy to dive into topics that interest you. Key Features: Anonymous Posting: Post anonymously on select subchans while still keeping your contributions tied to your account. Stay under the radar and express yourself freely. Follow Feed: Stay updated with a personalized feed from the people and subchans you follow. Never miss out on the latest discussions and trends. Save Folders: Organize your favorite posts and comments into save folders. Attach notes, search through your saves, and keep your content neatly categorized. Private Message Searching: Easily search through your private messages with typo tolerance, ensuring you can always find the conversation you're looking for. Highlighted Comments: Easily spot new comments on submissions you've viewed before with our highlighting feature, making it simple to keep track of ongoing discussions. Community Emotes: Enhance your posts and comments with custom emotes created by your favorite subchans. Comment Images: Upload your own images or use built-in Tenor GIFs to make your comments more expressive and engaging. Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy Mainchan without the interruption of advertisements. We prioritize your experience and keep the platform ad-free, supported by Content Creator Private Feeds. Join the Community Whether you're here to share your thoughts, discover new content, or connect with like-minded individuals, the Mainchan Mobile App is your perfect companion. Dive into discussions, earn karma, and become an integral part of the Mainchan community today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Imagine... at 13.0 against Mainchan's 15.1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Imagine... | Mainchan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Malte Schoppe | Tikichan Inc. |
Customer experience
Imagine...
Mainchan
In-app purchases
Imagine...
No in-app purchases
Mainchan
No in-app purchases









