XCHG vs Work + Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
XCHG
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We believe the world is made better by entrepreneurs and innovators who challenge the status quo. The XCHG is a purpose driven community β a central hive of activity and support for innovation with a buzzing members lounge, event space, media suites and dynamic content and events for innovators. In our app, you can: β’ Connect with likeminded visionaries from fast-growing SMEs, innovative teams and enterprise companies. β’ View exclusive content, designed to enlighten and inspire. β’ RSVP for private events and networking opportunities β’ Book a meeting room or event space for your own gathering β’ Create your own content by reserving one of our media suites. β’ Manage your account and membership subscription To find out more, visit www.xchgspaces.com
Work + Play
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Work + Play is leading the local workspace revolution. We create environments on the high street centred around Productivity + Flexibility + Connection. We have flipped the coworking model on its head. Forget the uncomfortable, noisy and cafΓ© style seating, we believe everybody should enjoy the comfort and ergonomics of a professional desk and monitor even on coworking plans! From the scents we pump around the space to a bias towards natural light and plants we have thought through every aspect of our designs to boost your productivity. All members have access to the Work+Play app: A useful tool for managing all your Work + Play needs all in one place and at your fingertips. With this App you will be able to: β’ Access the space β’ Book meeting rooms, phone booths and other resources β’ See whatβs on in the events calendar β’ Manage your plan via an easy-to-navigate dashboard β’ Update your personal profile and connect with other members β’ Manage printing We exist because: β’ No space truly combines work & play β’ People waste too much of their lives commuting β’ High streets are the shared spaces of every local community Our mission: Create unique, healthy, productive, and visually awesome spaces, that support individuals and local communities to define our work + play balance of the future. Our take on wellness: To help us all cut through the βnoiseβ and focus on what wellness means to us as individuals. See you inside.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XCHG at every 4 months against Work + Play's every 10 months. Work + Play's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XCHG ships an update every 4 months, Work + Play every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XCHG | Work + Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months β better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NewFlex Ltd | Work And Play Spaces Ltd |
In-app purchases
XCHG
No in-app purchases
Work + Play
No in-app purchases









