Comparison

Soft White Underbelly vs The NYC Plug

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

Head to head
About

Soft White Underbelly

Explore raw and uncensored interviews and portraits capturing the human condition. This app offers exclusive video content not available elsewhere, providing a unique look into diverse lives and stories through compelling visual storytelling.

Highlights
  • Ad-free uncensored videos
  • Exclusive video content
  • Interviews with diverse individuals
  • Photographic portraits
  • Monthly subscription access
Features
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Soft White Underbelly interviews and portraits of the human condition by photographer, Mark Laita. The Soft White Underbelly app features ad-free uncensored videos and well as many exclusive videos that can only be seen on this subscription version of SWU. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Soft White Underbelly on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.softwhiteunderbelly.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.softwhiteunderbelly.com/privacy

About

The NYC Plug

Features
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The NYC Plug is the easy way for adults 21+ to find legal, licensed cannabis dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every listing comes from official New York State licensing data. No gray-market shops, no guesswork: every dispensary you see is licensed. FIND SHOPS NEAR YOU • Live map of licensed dispensaries across NYC and NY State • See what's within 5 miles of you, with one-tap directions • Works across New York, plus nearby NJ, CT, and PA border areas SEE MORE THAN JUST SHOPS • Deals: shops running live offers stand out on the map • Events: dispensary popups and happenings near you, with dates • Sister spots: partner businesses worth a stop nearby • Munchies: ice cream, donuts, and pizza close to your shop KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real reviews, ratings, and photos from the community • Hours, contact info, and license details on every profile • Verified badge for owner-managed shops OWN A DISPENSARY? Claim your free profile at nycplug.net to manage your info, post deals and events, and reply to reviews. Free forever, no fees or commissions. The NYC Plug is an independent, informational directory for adults 21+. We do not sell or deliver cannabis. Listings are sourced from New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) data; always verify licenses with official sources. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.

Screenshots

Soft White Underbelly4 screens
The NYC Plug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The NYC Plug at none against Soft White Underbelly's 1. The NYC Plug also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Soft White Underbelly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. The NYC Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soft White Underbelly ships an update every 4 months, The NYC Plug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soft White Underbelly versus The NYC Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoft White UnderbellyThe NYC Plug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (640 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings640 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSoft White Underbelly LLCDashible

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Soft White Underbelly

Subscriptions1
  • Soft White Underbelly Monthly$9.991 Month
None

The NYC Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soft White Underbelly free?
Soft White Underbelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The NYC Plug free?
The NYC Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soft White Underbelly or The NYC Plug have ads?
Neither Soft White Underbelly nor The NYC Plug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soft White Underbelly or The NYC Plug?
Soft White Underbelly ships an update every 4 months, and The NYC Plug every 3 weeks. Most recently, Soft White Underbelly was updated on November 3, 2026 and The NYC Plug on October 31, 2026.

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