# Sappa vs Pemble

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sappa at none against Pemble's 5. Sappa also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). Pemble's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pemble sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sappa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Sappa against 3.6 for Pemble. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sappa has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Sappa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pemble's.

Sappa ships an update every 12 months, Pemble every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sappa | Pemble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sappa/id1587355392/reviews) | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pemble/id6764693173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ahimsa Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587355394) | [Mohammad Rebwar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895881534) |

## What reviewers say

### Sappa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sappa/id1587355392)

Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity using Bluetooth technology. Browse profiles, send friend requests, and chat in real-time. Features an intuitive Bubble View for a dynamic and engaging user experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth-based social networking, Real-time nearby profile browsing, In-app chat feature, Bubble View interface, Privacy-focused design, Low battery consumption

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pemble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pemble/id6764693173)

Connect with friends through Q&A and messaging. Share your personal link to receive questions and supportive messages. Reply publicly, send virtual gifts, and build a profile to share your thoughts.

**Highlights:** Receive Q&A messages via personal link, Reply publicly to share answers, Send virtual gifts, Build a profile with photo and bio, Follow community members

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| verify_one_month | $9.99 | per month |
| verify_profile | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 5000 Points | $74.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Points | $124.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Points | $244.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sappa free?

Sappa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pemble free?

Pemble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sappa or Pemble?

Sappa and Pemble are both rated 3.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Sappa or Pemble have ads?

Neither Sappa nor Pemble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sappa or Pemble?

Sappa ships an update every 12 months, and Pemble every 4 days. Most recently, Sappa was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pemble on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*