Making Authentic Friendships vs ChIPs Network
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.
ChIPs Network
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The ChIPs Community is mobile! We invite you to use this space to connect with the 7000 members on part of the global ChIPs Network. ChIPs Network is a community of women legal and tech professionals in the intellectual property industry. We serve our members through professional development, networking, and learning opportunities. We think globally and act locally with our programming across over 30 chapters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChIPs Network at none against Making Authentic Friendships's 5. ChIPs Network also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Making Authentic Friendships's advantage is device support. On price 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. ChIPs Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Making Authentic Friendships | ChIPs Network |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Juliana Fetherman | CHIPS NETWORK, INC. (CA) |
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
ChIPs Network
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
ChIPs Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Making Authentic Friendships free?
Is ChIPs Network free?
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