# Sappa vs Beam Widget for Friends

The clearest difference is rating: Beam Widget for Friends at 5.0 against Sappa's 3.6. Beam Widget for Friends also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sappa's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Beam Widget for Friends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sappa has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sappa | Beam Widget for Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sappa/id1587355392/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-widget-for-friends/id6796375231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ahimsa Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587355394) | [Aeen Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794827548) |

## 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


### Beam Widget for Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-widget-for-friends/id6796375231)

This app places personalized messages from loved ones directly on your home screen. It focuses on simple, meaningful communication without feeds or ads, encouraging daily connection through short notes and reactions.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget for instant messages, Send short, personalized notes, React to messages with one tap, Customizable message designs, Daily streaks for consistent connection, Group messaging functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sappa free?

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

### Is Beam Widget for Friends free?

Beam Widget for Friends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sappa or Beam Widget for Friends?

Beam Widget for Friends is rated higher. Sappa averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Beam Widget for Friends averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sappa or Beam Widget for Friends have ads?

Neither Sappa nor Beam Widget for Friends shows ads.

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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.*