OpenBubble vs Silicon Carne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenBubble
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Want to meet new people and have a connection without the pressure of dating or business networking? OpenBubble is the solution. We know about the “epidemics” of loneliness and disconnection. We’ve all faced them at some point. In a room of strangers, looking for a connection. The solution is simple - a pressure-free meet up with someone new for a conversation over a coffee or drink. No agenda. No obligations. No pressure to create a detailed profile with pictures. Just create a basic account, indicate your availability, and OpenBubble connects you to the next person who’s available and nearby. It’s completely random, completely private and totally safe. > Open and Diverse Whether you are close to home, work, or simply passing by, OpenBubble allows you to find a connection and have a conversation with a random stranger - someone you might not otherwise have met. > Real-Life, Nearby Where many apps promote ongoing online connection, OpenBubble goes directly to connecting you in real time in real life. Our app automatically suggests compatible meeting places nearby. > Simple and On-Demand Open the app whenever you want. As soon as another user is available in the area, it begins! You get connected, accept the connection, pick a place and meet. > Connect and Contribute Picking from the selection of local spots you have a chance to review both the meeting location and the experience you had after the meeting. This supports our improving meeting locations and keeping the community secure. > Safe and Secure OpenBubble is free, fully confidential, and doesn’t include any advertising. You also have the control over the gender of the people you’re available to meet providing another layer of security.
Silicon Carne
This platform allows creators to build and manage private communities. It facilitates connection, communication, and organization for groups with features like real-time chat, member discovery, and topic-based discussions.
- Private communities
- Real-time chat
- Member discovery via map
- Group discussions
- Knowledge sharing
- Networking
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Bienvenue dans l’app officielle de L'Hacienda, la communauté Silicon Carne. Vous êtes membres de L’Hacienda : Retrouvez les derniers contenus Silicon Carne, l'actu tech et IA en temps réel et l'agenda des événements. Likez, commentez et réagissez avec les autres membres. Discutez dans des channels thématiques, façon messagerie instantanée, autour de l'IA, des startups, de l'investissement, du hardware ou de la robotique. Discutez en privé avec les autres membres, grâce à la messagerie directe. Trouvez les bonnes personnes dans la communauté, par compétence, par mot clé ou sur une carte. Retrouvez un résumé des dernières conversations, un debrief des sujets chauds de l'actu et un coaching stratégique avec l'avatar de Carlos Diaz.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Silicon Carne at daily against OpenBubble's every 3 weeks. OpenBubble's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
OpenBubble ships an update every 3 weeks, Silicon Carne daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenBubble | Silicon Carne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OpenBubble | Nicolas Duguet |
In-app purchases
OpenBubble
No in-app purchases
Silicon Carne
No in-app purchases









