Comparison

ChkM8 vs Partiful

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChkM8

This app facilitates safer connections by allowing users to anonymously rate each other on integrity, likeability, and safety after a meetup. Users can choose to share their composite scores to build a credible reputation.

Highlights
  • Anonymous mutual ratings
  • Rate on integrity, likeability, safety
  • Private by default ratings
  • Optional sharing of composite scores
  • Consensual rating system
  • Schedule ratings within 24 hours
  • View others' ratings anonymously
Features
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ChkM8 – The Future of Safe Connections NEW UPDATE: ChkM8 has a bold new look and smoother app experience — making it easier than ever to meet confidently, safely, and authentically. In today’s world, most connections start online — but how do you really know who’s behind the screen? That’s where ChkM8 changes the game. ChkM8 is a portable reputation app that helps you make safer, smarter connections. Through anonymous, mutual ratings, users can evaluate one another in three key areas: Integrity – Are they honest and respectful? Likeability – Were they enjoyable to be around? Safety – Did you feel comfortable meeting them? Each rating is private by default, but users can choose to share their composite scores to show who they really are — a simple, credible way to stand out in a crowd of profiles. How It Works Consensual Ratings: Both users agree to rate one another after a meetup. Flexible Options: Use “Rate Now” right after a connection or schedule a rating within 24 hours. Anonymous by Design: No chat, no DMs — just verified behavior. Transparency: You can view how others have rated the people you meet, without ever revealing your own identity. ChkM8 helps you feel secure — not because someone else says they’re trustworthy, but because you’ve seen how they’ve behaved with others. Whether you’re meeting a date, a marketplace contact, or anyone new, ChkM8 turns reputation into real-world safety. Meet confidently. Rate honestly. Live safely.

About

Partiful

Easily create fun event pages, send updates, and track RSVPs for any occasion. Discover local events and sell tickets directly through the app. Plan gatherings from casual dinners to formal weddings with customizable options.

Highlights
  • Create customizable event pages
  • Send text updates to guests
  • Track RSVPs in real-time
  • Discover local events
  • Sell tickets for events
  • Poll guests for availability
  • Shared photo albums
Features
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The easiest way to plan and discover social events. Create free event invite pages, send text updates, sell tickets, and find the best events near you. ACTUALLY FUN EVENT PAGES - Create pages for any event — birthdays, pregames, dinners, game nights, watch parties, group trips, bachelor/bachelorettes, weddings, and more - Make it aesthetic with page themes, effects, and event posters—or upload your own - Guests can see who else is going and add comments, GIFs, and photos to the page INVITE FRIENDS ON ANY PLATFORM (not just iPhones) - Customize your RSVP settings for all types of events, public or private - Invite anyone with a link — guests don't need the app! One link works for both Apple and Non-Apple users, and you can track RSVPs in real time. - Re-use your guest lists, and invite people you meet at other Partiful parties SHARE UPDATES AND PHOTOS - Text Blast your guests with important updates - Post comments on the page that guests can react and reply to - Upload pics to a Shared Photo Album, and collect photos from guests FIND EVENTS & THINGS TO DO NEAR YOU - Find events happening near you on the Explore page - Explore community events, live music, art shows, food festivals, local markets, classes, workshops, and more near you. - Discover social events your friends and mutuals are attending - RSVP "interested" to save events for later - Stay in the loop on trending events in your city HOST PUBLIC EVENTS - Create public events people can discover, join, and RSVP to - Reach local audiences and attract new attendees - Free exposure on a public event marketplace - Grow a following of repeat guests & community members - For event hosts, organizers, clubs, groups, nightlife & creators SELL TICKETS - Sell tickets and collect payments for any Partiful event - Add free or paid tickets with multiple tiers, capacity limits, and promo codes - Guests checkout quickly using Apple Pay, credit, or debit - Check in guests easily with QR code scanning right from your phone - Sales, guest list, and payouts tracked in one place - Direct bank payouts after the event via Stripe FIND A TIME THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE - Not sure who's free? Poll your guests before selecting a final date - Guests can RSVP to multiple options, and you pick what works best - Everyone's RSVP is automatically updated once you pick a date BE TYPE-A ABOUT IT - Drop your Venmo or CashApp for guests to chip in - Limit spots available, we'll handle the waitlist - Add a questionnaire for dietary restrictions, location preferences, and more OR BE CHILL - Create a simple page in seconds (literally) - Leave date & time TBD, figure out details later - Keep it casual with designs for board game nights, dinners, and date night KEEP TRACK OF YOUR SOCIAL LIFE - View events you're planning and attending in one place - Auto-add all Partiful events to your Google, Apple, or Outlook calendar - Check the guest lists to see who's coming - Discover Open Invite events hosted by your Mutuals ORGANIZER PROFILES - Showcase all your events with a single shareable link - Easily re-invite past guests and grow a community that keeps showing up - Work with co-admins to create and manage events PARTY PROFILES - Add a bio, profile photo, and your socials - Show off how many events you've hosted and attended - Keep track of your Mutuals (the people you've partied with) SEND FREE ONLINE GREETING CARDS - Takes two seconds, looks like you tried - Create personalized digital greeting cards & ecards with your photos, or choose a fun poster - Share with one link that works anywhere: text, email, or DMs - Perfect for birthday, thank you, Christmas, save the date, wedding, love, thinking of you, get well soon cards & more Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://partiful.com/privacy

Screenshots

ChkM84 screens
Partiful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Partiful at 5.0 against ChkM8's 4.3. Partiful also leads on ratings volume (285K vs 13) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). ChkM8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Partiful sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ChkM8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Partiful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Partiful has 285K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ChkM8's written reviews are positive against 87% of Partiful's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChkM8 ships an update every 2 weeks, Partiful every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ChkM8 versus Partiful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChkM8Partiful
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (285K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13285K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB181 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChkM8, Inc.Partiful

Customer experience

ChkM8

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Partiful

All ratings284,692 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews1,312 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.7%

Bugs and requests

ChkM8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Partiful

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when editing event date and time
  • Non-English keyboard support issues
  • Text blast notifications not always reliable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to RSVP on behalf of guests
  • Implement a 'pay later' feature for event costs
  • Introduce a polling/voting system for event details
  • Allow hosts to respond to 'can't go' comments
  • Add support for multiple currencies

In-app purchases

None

ChkM8

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Partiful

Subscriptions1
  • Partiful Plus$4.991 Month
One-time4
  • Peek$1.99
  • Premium Add-On$4.95
  • Premium App Icon$4.99
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  • Premium Add-On (2 Pack)$9.90

Questions

Is ChkM8 free?
ChkM8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Partiful free?
Partiful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChkM8 or Partiful?
Partiful is rated higher. ChkM8 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Partiful averages 5.0 from 285K ratings.
Do ChkM8 or Partiful have ads?
Neither ChkM8 nor Partiful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChkM8 or Partiful?
ChkM8 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Partiful every 6 days. Most recently, ChkM8 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Partiful on November 9, 2026.

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