Making Authentic Friendships vs CCMM
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.
CCMM
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Connecting everyone with chat, share, recording and more. CCMM is not just traditional messaging app – it is a lifeline for many users across the world. How CCM is different from traditional messaging apps? 100% FREE: CCMM is free to use by anyone. You don't have to pay for any services at any time. LOCALISED: You will be able to communicate with users who don't speak your national language. CCMM can translate friends' messages in your national language so that you can communicate seamlessly without any third party translation help. REAL TIME: Your communication is real time. PRIVACY: Giving you the highest level of control over your privacy. Nobody can spam you without your consent. SIMPLE UI: Clearer and larger text and buttons for better readability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCMM at none against Making Authentic Friendships's 5. CCMM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Making Authentic Friendships's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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. CCMM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Making Authentic Friendships ships an update every 4 weeks, CCMM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Making Authentic Friendships | CCMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juliana Fetherman | Peersale Company, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Making Authentic Friendships
Reported bugs
16 issues- App takes a long time to load
- App is slow and buggy
- App freezes after login
- Cannot exit subscription screen
- Charged after canceling free trial
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- App is stuck on subscription page
- Login issues (user/pass not working)
- Cannot upload a picture (custom avatar issue)
- Age displayed incorrectly in profiles
- Friend suggestions not loading
- Cannot select interests/activities
- Keyboard overlays sign-in button
- Buttons are inactive or stuck
- No tech support or contact information available
- App doesn't work or is not active
- Error message about already having an account
Requested features
6 requests- Allow users to set age filters
- Improve friend suggestion intelligence
- Add more descriptors for cognitive abilities/challenges
- Offer a version for younger teens (11-16)
- Expand filters for interests and locations
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- Make the app free or significantly cheaper
CCMM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
CCMM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Making Authentic Friendships free?
Is CCMM free?
Do Making Authentic Friendships or CCMM have ads?
Which is updated more often, Making Authentic Friendships or CCMM?
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