Gossiip vs ANEAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gossiip
This social messaging app enables communication over short distances using Bluetooth technology, ideal for areas with no Wi-Fi or phone signal. Connect with others nearby for free, receive notifications when users are in range, and enjoy private conversations.
- Bluetooth (BLE) messaging
- Short-distance communication
- Offline chat capability
- Proximity notifications
- Free to use
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Join the millions who love to chat! Gossiip is the new way to social message using Bluetooth (BLE) technology. Chat over short distances, normally Bluetooth supports connections up to 10-20m (30-60ft). Where you have no WiFi or phone signal, Gossiip can help. - Chat for FREE! - Social chat? - Flirt across the room? - Chat to loved ones? Get notified when a user of Gossiip is in chat distance. Get notified if someone is trying to chat to you. Gossiip is Ideal for travelling overseas, festivals, sports, rural communities and much more. Enjoy :)
ANEAR
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Do you know which of your friends are in the city right now? ANEAR helps you stay connected with the people who actually matter to you. Get notified when your friends are nearby — without anyone sharing their exact location. Friends & Travel - Get notified when friends come to your city - Add travel plans and see where your paths cross - Private groups for friend circles, alumni, or communities Privacy - No exact location - No permanent tracking - Your data stays protected Events - Discover events in your city - See which of your friends are going No feeds. No likes. No algorithm. Just real meetups. Contact – info@anear.app Terms – anear.app/terms Privacy – anear.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ANEAR at none against Gossiip's 1. ANEAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gossiip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ANEAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gossiip ships an update every 9 months, ANEAR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gossiip | ANEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MARK MANSER | Maic Mattis |
In-app purchases
Gossiip
- Remove Ads$2.99
ANEAR
No in-app purchases
