Crush vs Whinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crush
Connect with users from your generation in a safe and inclusive environment. Create and share GIFs of friends, engage in trending discussions, and discover new connections based on shared facial features. This app focuses on platonic friendships and positive social interactions.
- Connect with your generation
- Create and share friend GIFs
- Engage in trending discussions
- Connect via shared facial features
- Focus on platonic friendships
- Safe and inclusive environment
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Relive the nostalgia of high school connections in a digital environment filled with good vibes and real moments. Crush offers a safe, inclusive, and fun environment where you'll exclusively connect with users from your own generation. Unleash your creativity by creating GIFs of your friends and sharing them on their profiles, fostering inventiveness within your social circles. Engage in vibrant discussions spanning from today's most pressing topics to the trends that will shape tomorrow. Discover an extraordinary feature that allows you to connect with people who share similar facial features, expanding your social network in a completely fun and innovative way. This is not a dating app, but quite the opposite. The mission of this project is to eliminate the sexualization and toxicity present not only in these kinds of applications but also in social media in general, in a cool and entertaining way, focusing on real friendships and platonic connections. Without discriminatory algorithms or abusive costs. Experience the perfect combo of social media with a touch of Crush.
Whinder
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Whinder: Share, Reflect, Connect Whinder is a safe and supportive space to explore your emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating a difficult moment or simply looking to understand yourself better, Whinder helps you connect with people who relate — and reflect with purpose. Key Features: • Soulmates Feed Discover people with similar emotional experiences and life challenges. • Problem Stories Read and share real, honest stories from others facing personal struggles. • Problems Diary Track your thoughts and emotions over time with structured self-reflection tools. • Psychological Tips & News Get expert-backed advice, self-help materials, and the latest on mental health topics. • Private & Group Chat Join conversations with soulmates in private or group chats, in a respectful and supportive environment. • Designed for Safety Whinder prioritizes privacy and emotional safety with built-in protections and a caring community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whinder at none against Crush's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Crush | Whinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Crush Social Network, Ltd. | Iuliia Polozhishnikova |
In-app purchases
Crush
No in-app purchases
Whinder
No in-app purchases
