Comparison

Me vs OpenBubble

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

Head to head
About

Me

Features
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ME is a platform that makes self-introducion easier with tools that empower you to authentically express yourself. Use ME as a way to break the ice before meeting with individuals or teams online and offline. Branding yourself authentically and building meaningful connections from the start. Custom moderation tools and permission levels can group your friends, organize meet ups, or bring together like minded individuals from all over the world.

About

OpenBubble

Features
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Want to meet new people and have a connection without the pressure of dating or business networking? OpenBubble is the solution. We know about the β€œepidemics” of loneliness and disconnection. We’ve all faced them at some point. In a room of strangers, looking for a connection. The solution is simple - a pressure-free meet up with someone new for a conversation over a coffee or drink. No agenda. No obligations. No pressure to create a detailed profile with pictures. Just create a basic account, indicate your availability, and OpenBubble connects you to the next person who’s available and nearby. It’s completely random, completely private and totally safe. > Open and Diverse Whether you are close to home, work, or simply passing by, OpenBubble allows you to find a connection and have a conversation with a random stranger - someone you might not otherwise have met. > Real-Life, Nearby Where many apps promote ongoing online connection, OpenBubble goes directly to connecting you in real time in real life. Our app automatically suggests compatible meeting places nearby. > Simple and On-Demand Open the app whenever you want. As soon as another user is available in the area, it begins! You get connected, accept the connection, pick a place and meet. > Connect and Contribute 
Picking from the selection of local spots you have a chance to review both the meeting location and the experience you had after the meeting. This supports our improving meeting locations and keeping the community secure. > Safe and Secure OpenBubble is free, fully confidential, and doesn’t include any advertising. You also have the control over the gender of the people you’re available to meet providing another layer of security.

Screenshots

Me4 screens
OpenBubble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Me at 11.0 against OpenBubble's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Me ships an update fortnightly, OpenBubble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Me versus OpenBubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeOpenBubble
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size82 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYahia AgwaOpenBubble

In-app purchases

None

Me

No in-app purchases

None

OpenBubble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Me free?
Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenBubble free?
OpenBubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Me or OpenBubble have ads?
Neither Me nor OpenBubble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Me or OpenBubble?
Me ships an update fortnightly, and OpenBubble every 3 weeks. Most recently, Me was updated on October 13, 2026 and OpenBubble on October 19, 2026.

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