Lodi vs CoffeeSpace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lodi
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Lodi is social networking with a purpose. It combines the best aspects of social connectivity with a strong commitment to personal development, environmental sustainability, and real-life connections. Lodi not only connects you with like-minded individuals, but also empowers you to lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. Are you looking to make new connections with like-minded people? Are you looking for fun and interesting things to do? Lodi is here to help. Lodi is the ideal mix of business and pleasure. It is a pure social network. That means no algorithms, no ads, and no trolling. Lodi is currently by invite only. Similar to seeking a new job, getting in is about what you do and who you know. Here are some things you can do on Lodi: Find things that interest you: • Search for people, places, professions and events based on your interests • Connect with SMEs and entrepreneurs who share the same or new interests • Were you always interested in something but never tried it? Find and connect with people who are already doing it Grow your network of professionals and entrepreneurs: • Create groups for anything you interested in (i.e. technology, sports, exercise, etc.) • Join groups with people who share common interests • Privately message others to make new connections • Meet people in IRL and on video Find things to do: • Create public and private events and share them • Easily find events in your area • Explore outdoor activities Share with your network: • Share images, videos, texts, and more. • Live Stream and conference call These are just a few of the features available in Lodi. We encourage everyone to explore the app and share any feedback with us. If you encounter any issues, please reach out to us through our customer support website.
CoffeeSpace
This platform helps founders connect with potential cofounders and early hires. It uses AI-powered recommendations and detailed filters to find mission-aligned teammates for startups. Join a global network of innovators, engineers, and operators.
- AI-powered cofounder recommendations
- Dual-sided matching for mutual fit
- Thoughtful prompts for deeper insights
- Granular filters for skills and roles
- Transparent invites and reply reminders
- Global network of startup talent
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CONNECT WITH COFOUNDERS, EARLY HIRES & BUILDERS CoffeeSpace is the leading mobile platform for early startup team formation, helping founders connect with cofounders, first hires, and entrepreneurial talent who share their vision. Whether you’re exploring an idea or actively scaling, CoffeeSpace makes it easy to find mission-aligned teammates through AI-powered recommendations, thoughtful prompts, and high-signal filters. Trusted by 20,000+ builders, CoffeeSpace connects innovators, engineers, designers, operators, and recruiters across the globe. From Silicon Valley to London, Bangalore to Singapore – join the world’s fastest-growing network for startup founders and early talent. HOW COFFEESPACE HELPS YOU BUILD (OR JOIN) A STARTUP TEAM Whether you’re building a company from scratch or looking to join one at the earliest stage, CoffeeSpace is your gateway to mission-aligned collaborators in the startup, tech, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. * Dual-Sided Matching: We connect people who are actively looking for each other, not just who meet your filters. Whether you’re a founder searching for a cofounder or first hire, or a builder looking to join a team, every match is designed for mutual fit. * AI-Powered Daily Recommendations: Receive curated matches every day based on your goals, experience, and stage. Our semantic matching engine looks beyond job titles and keywords to surface people who align on vision, mindset, and momentum. * Thoughtful Prompts: Go deeper than resumes. Learn how people think, work, and build through guided prompts that uncover values, communication styles, and startup chemistr; the things that actually matter in early-stage teams. * Granular Filters: Search by skills, location, commitment level, industry, and role – whether you’re looking for a cofounder, founding engineer, designer, operator, or simply someone to explore ideas with. * Transparent Invites & Reply Reminders: See exactly who’s reaching out and why. No anonymous invites. No guessing games. Plus, smart reply nudges keep your conversations moving forward, not lost in the void. JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDERS CoffeeSpace is the only platform purpose-built for early-stage team formation. Whether you’re assembling your dream team or looking to join one, this is where high-signal startup journeys begin. PRESS “CoffeeSpace is on a mission to help people find partners for their startup ideas online.” – TechCrunch “This mobile-centric approach ensures a higher response rate among users.” – Tech in Asia “CoffeeSpace was ranked #5 of the day for April 24, 2024.” – Product Hunt SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Support: support@coffeespace.com Privacy Policy: https://coffeespace.com/privacy-policy Terms of Services: https://coffeespace.com/terms-of-services All examples and photos used in screenshots are for illustrative purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lodi at none against CoffeeSpace's 11. Lodi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). CoffeeSpace's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and 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. CoffeeSpace sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Lodi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lodi ships an update every 12 months, CoffeeSpace every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lodi | CoffeeSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (232 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 232 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lodi, LLC | Counselab, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Lodi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CoffeeSpace
Reported bugs
7 issues- Loading animation loops indefinitely instead of showing matches
- Account approval delays exceeding one week
- App crashes and non-functional features
- Fraudulent accounts with false location information
- Non-clickable links in user profiles
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- Poor performance on paid tier
- Unresponsive support team to reported issues
Requested features
7 requests- Open search engine instead of daily recommendations
- Advanced filtering by specific skill sets
- Improved location accuracy and verification
- Better matching algorithm refinement
- Clickable profile links
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- More frequent daily matches
- Enhanced user verification system
In-app purchases
Lodi
No in-app purchases
CoffeeSpace
- Premium Class - 1 Week$9.997 Days
- Premium Class - 1 Month$24.991 Month
- Business Class - 1 Week$24.997 Days
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- Premium Class - 3 Months$49.993 Months
- Business Class - 1 Month$49.991 Month
- Premium Class - 6 Months$74.996 Months
- Business Class - 3 Months$99.993 Months
- Business Class - 6 Months$149.996 Months
- Bundle of Coffees - 3$9.99
- Bundle of Coffees - 10$24.99
- Bundle of Coffees - 30$49.99









