1Mate vs SwapMeeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1Mate
This app helps users build meaningful, long-term relationships. It focuses on fostering genuine connections. Start building your next significant relationship today.
- Long-term relationship focus
- Genuine connection building
- User-friendly interface
- Modern design
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Long-term relationship connections start here. Start today.
SwapMeeter
Discover and shop at local swap meets, flea markets, and farmers markets. Browse vendor items before you go, connect directly with sellers, and find unique treasures. Ideal for treasure hunters and local market enthusiasts.
- Location-based market discovery
- Browse vendor items before visiting
- Multi-market item browsing
- Direct messaging with vendors
- Save favorite vendors and markets
- Vendor listing management tools
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SwapMeeter is your ultimate companion for discovering and shopping at swap meets, flea markets, and farmers markets across the United States. Whether you're a treasure hunter, vintage enthusiast, or just love supporting local vendors, SwapMeeter brings the marketplace to your fingertips. **Find Markets Near You** Use our location-based search to discover swap meets and flea markets in your area. Filter by distance, browse upcoming events, and get directions to your favorite markets with ease. **Browse Items Before You Go** Save time by browsing items listed by vendors before you visit. Search for specific treasures, compare prices, and plan your shopping route. From antiques and collectibles to handmade crafts and fresh produce, find exactly what you're looking for. **Multi-Market Search** Shopping multiple markets? Select up to 5 nearby swap meets at once and browse all their items in a single feed. Perfect for planning your weekend market tours. **Connect with Vendors** Save your favorite vendors and get notified when they list new items or announce market attendance. Direct messaging lets you ask questions, negotiate prices, or reserve items before you arrive. **For Vendors** List your inventory, manage your booth presence, and reach thousands of potential customers. Promote featured items, track your listings, and grow your business at the markets you love. **Key Features:** • Location-based market discovery with map view • Browse vendor items and inventory before visiting • Multi-market selection for efficient shopping • Save favorite vendors and markets • Real-time notifications for new listings • Direct messaging with vendors • Share items and markets with friends • Filter by categories: antiques, collectibles, crafts, produce, and more • Vendor tools for listing management and customer engagement Whether you're hunting for vintage vinyl, handmade jewelry, fresh farm produce, or that perfect antique find, SwapMeeter connects you with the vibrant community of swap meets and flea markets across America. Download SwapMeeter today and never miss a market day again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 1Mate at none against SwapMeeter's shown. 1Mate also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). SwapMeeter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
SwapMeeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
1Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, SwapMeeter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1Mate | SwapMeeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Novel Creations LLC | christopher woodward |
Customer experience
1Mate
SwapMeeter
In-app purchases
1Mate
No in-app purchases
SwapMeeter
No in-app purchases
