Making Authentic Friendships vs The Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Making Authentic Friendships
This social network connects individuals with special needs and their families. It provides a safe and supportive space for users to build meaningful connections and find community.
- Connect with special needs individuals
- Connect with loved ones
- Build meaningful connections
- Find community
- Supportive environment
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Social network for special needs individuals and their loved ones.
The Code
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Welcome to The Code - the app that lets you uncover hidden content using secret codes! With The Code, you can enter codes or create your own to reveal hidden messages. Use The Code to create interactive games and puzzles, share secrets with friends, or even build private communities based on code sharing. With a simple and intuitive interface, The Code makes it easy to craft your own codes and share them with others. So if you're looking for a fun and creative way to communicate and connect with others, give The Code a try today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Code at none against Making Authentic Friendships's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Making Authentic Friendships sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Making Authentic Friendships ships an update every 4 weeks, The Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and February 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Making Authentic Friendships | The Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Juliana Fetherman | Jin Eun Jeong |
In-app purchases
Making Authentic Friendships
- 1 Month Member Subscription$4.991 Month
- 1 Year Member Subscription$39.991 Year
- 10 Coins$4.99
- 20 Coins$9.99
- 50 Coins$19.99
The Code
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Making Authentic Friendships free?
Is The Code free?
Do Making Authentic Friendships or The Code have ads?
Which is updated more often, Making Authentic Friendships or The Code?
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