Comparison

Clinger vs Hitokoe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clinger

This app connects people through shared interests and values with a focus on interactive social experiences. It facilitates finding compatible matches for romance or expanding your social circle, offering real-time chat, voice/video calls, and group activities.

Highlights
  • Advanced matching algorithm
  • Real-time chat
  • Voice and video calls
  • Group activities
  • Media sharing within groups
  • Connect with global users
Features
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Clinger is a revolutionary dating app that aims to connect people with shared interests and values in a fun and interactive way. Our app offers a unique social experience that allows you to share your media within your group and connect with people from all over the world. Whether you're looking for a romantic partner or just want to expand your social circle, Clinger has something for everyone. With our advanced matching algorithm, you can easily find compatible matches based on your preferences and location. But Clinger is more than just a dating app. Our platform provides a safe and welcoming space for people to connect, chat, and share their experiences. We believe that a strong community is essential to building healthy relationships, and that's why we've made it easy for you to find like-minded individuals who share your interests and values. With Clinger, you can take control of your dating life and create meaningful connections that last. Our app offers a variety of features, including real-time chat, voice and video calls, group activities, and more. Whether you're looking for a casual conversation or a romantic date, Clinger has everything you need to make it happen. So why wait? Download Clinger today and join a community of like-minded individuals who are ready to connect, chat, and have fun. With our intuitive interface and user-friendly design, you'll be up and running in no time. Say goodbye to swiping and hello to a new way of dating with Clinger. Privacy Policy: https://clinger.co/policy Terms of service: https://clinger.co/terms-of-service Subscription information: https://dating-app-2bb84.web.app/#/subscription-ios

About

Hitokoe

Features
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Nobody stays a stranger. Hitokoe is a private notebook of the people you actually meet — no follows, no feed, no likes, no accounts. Someone enters it only one way: you meet in real life. MEET SOMEONE NEW One door, two people. Show your code, they scan it — they knock, you say hello back. Both of you are present, so the answer comes now. No friend requests left hanging. MEET AGAIN Open each other's page and shake your phones together — two hands, one moment, no buttons. The Pulse warms as you get close; on newer iPhones, precision finding points the way. EVERY MEETING, A NEW CHAPTER A few seconds of face and voice, captured only when you're together. Either phone shoots — the moment lands in both notebooks. Years later, watch a friendship grow across meetings, voice and all. STUDY TOGETHER, ONE SESSION Sit down to a shared study session — one clock on both phones. Earphones in, hold the mic and it's a tiny walkie-talkie: your voice lands in their ear; let go, and the channel is theirs. SAY IT WITH A CARD Between meetings, send a card — Meet up? It's been a while — little letters that live in the notebook, not a chat that scrolls away. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything lives on your two phones. No account, no cloud, no analytics. Back it up to a file whenever you like. Learn it as a story: a hand-drawn comic of Lucky and Maya teaches the whole app in five minutes. Hitokoe — ひとこえ — "one voice". For the people you actually meet.

Screenshots

Clinger4 screens
Hitokoe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hitokoe at none against Clinger's 5. Clinger's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clinger sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Hitokoe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clinger ships an update every 6 days, Hitokoe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clinger versus Hitokoe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClingerHitokoe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGOLDEN OWL CONSULTING COMPANY LIMITEDLam Tran

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Clinger

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
One-time3
  • 1 turn Boost profile$0.99
  • 5 turn Boost profile$2.99
  • 10 turns Boost profile$4.99
None

Hitokoe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clinger free?
Clinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hitokoe free?
Hitokoe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clinger or Hitokoe have ads?
Neither Clinger nor Hitokoe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clinger or Hitokoe?
Clinger ships an update every 6 days, and Hitokoe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clinger was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hitokoe on September 30, 2026.

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