# ZATE vs Own.

The clearest difference is rating: Own. at 4.6 against ZATE's 3.5. Own. also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (308 vs 36). ZATE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Own. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ZATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Own. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Own. has 308 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of ZATE's written reviews are positive against 77% of Own.'s.

ZATE ships an update every 2 weeks, Own. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZATE | Own. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zate/id1527144792/reviews) | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **308** |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zate Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590919639) | [NEMO Enterprises Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713420995) |

## What reviewers say

### ZATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zate/id1527144792)

Discover people and activities based on your interests. Find friends, dates, or companions for spontaneous outings. Create your own events or join existing ones to connect with others.

**Highlights:** Discover people and activities, Create custom plans and events, Filter by personal preferences, Connect with interested users, Message first to initiate contact, Curated local experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Own.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906)

This platform empowers creators to grow their audience and gain recognition through a unique, merit-based ranking system. It offers full content ownership, enhanced privacy, and better monetization opportunities compared to other apps. Discover new content and connect with communities in a dynamic and engaging way.

**Highlights:** Gamified discovery system, Merit-based ranking, Full content ownership, Enhanced privacy and control, Higher creator payouts, Dynamic media sharing, Community creation and joining

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Sparks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180 Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Sparks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Sparks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Sparks | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 Sparks | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to TikTok
- 🚀 Innovative ranking system
- 💡 Safe space for growth
- 🤝 Excellent for networking
- 🔒 Secure and private communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Upload problems
- 🐛 Buggy and horrible algorithm
- ⏳ Long wait times for access
- ❌ Login issues
- 📉 UI is sluggish and unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow uploading videos
- Login issues after closing and reopening app
- Video replaces old one in gallery
- Terms and conditions not checkable
- Still waiting in line after signup

**Requested features**

- Allow just text posts
- Allow TXT posts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZATE free?

ZATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Own. free?

Own. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZATE or Own.?

Own. is rated higher. ZATE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Own. averages 4.6 from 308 ratings.

### Do ZATE or Own. have ads?

Neither ZATE nor Own. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZATE or Own.?

ZATE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Own. weekly. Most recently, ZATE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Own. on October 16, 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.*