Dossy vs Ripple Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dossy
This app provides a simple, accessible video calling experience designed for older adults to easily connect with loved ones. It features a straightforward setup and an interface optimized for low vision, hearing impairments, and limited digital literacy.
- One-tap video calls
- Accessible design for low vision/hearing
- Invitation-only closed groups
- Calendar synchronization
- Real-time availability
- Bluetooth hearing aid compatibility
- Code-only sign-on for seniors
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Imagine a world where everyone can confidently use video to connect - regardless of age, ability or digital literacy. The Dossy app empowers older adults to connect in a digital world, simple video tech that follows accessible design principles. Your Group Create and manage your family group. Invite and approve new members. Simple Setup Setup is easy for your Dossy user. Once you have set up the family group, they download the iOS app and enter their unique Dossy code. Available friends and family will appear instantly. No email, no credit card, no contact syncing or scraping. Simple Design The Dossy app is designed for low vision, low tech and hearing impaired users. With hearing aid connect, guided access, larger fonts and optimised sound. Features: - One tap video call - Accessible design - Invitation only closed groups - Calendar synchronisation - Real-time availability - Bluetooth hearing aid connect - Code only sign-on for your senior Dossy is a simple video app that bridges the tech gap between seniors and their loved ones.
Ripple Social
Discover and create social events and plans in Sydney. Connect with people through shared interests and mutual friends. Explore local happenings and plan your next hangout, from casual drinks to weekend adventures.
- Discover local events
- Create custom plans
- Connect via shared interests
- Meet mutual friends
- Explore Sydney happenings
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Features: Join events - Discover curated social experiences happening around Sydney Create plans - Start your own hangouts from spontaneous drinks to weekend adventures Connect with people - Meet through shared interests and mutual friends, not random matching Discover Sydney - See what's happening in your area that's worth your time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ripple Social at fortnightly against Dossy's every 5 weeks. Dossy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dossy ships an update every 5 weeks, Ripple Social fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dossy | Ripple Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DOSSY.CO PTY LTD | Isaac Joshi |
Customer experience
Dossy
Ripple Social
In-app purchases
Dossy
No in-app purchases
Ripple Social
No in-app purchases
