# 다음 카페 vs 소모임

The clearest difference is rating: 소모임 at 4.3 against 다음 카페's 2.8. 소모임 also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 30%) and ratings volume (56 vs 11). 다음 카페's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 소모임 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 다음 카페 asks for nothing beyond the download.

소모임 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 소모임 has 56 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of 다음 카페's written reviews are positive against 62% of 소모임's.

다음 카페 ships an update every 9 days, 소모임 weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 다음 카페 | 소모임 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790/reviews) | **[4.3 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id582910479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851376782) | [FriendsCube Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459966341) |

## What reviewers say

### 다음 카페

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790)

Connect with communities and share your stories. Create posts, comment, and engage with popular content. Features include real-time updates, a robust editor, and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Huddle-free Space Table for posts and comments, Real-time popular posts display, Brand new editor and commenting features, Official Fancafe for star support, Keyword and favorite post notifications, Bookmark posts with tags, Direct messaging with Cafe friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects fans with idols and communities
- 📱 Easy navigation between cafes
- 🎨 Clean and customizable home screen design
- 🌐 English translation beta available
- ⚡ Fast performance when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closures
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 📵 SMS authentication codes not being sent
- 🌍 Poor international user support
- ⚠️ Forced Kakao account integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attaching photos to posts
- Login page loops and authentication failures
- SMS codes not being delivered
- App freezes during account creation
- Merged Daum/Kakao accounts causing access loss

**Requested features**

- Full English language support throughout app
- Better translation for Korean content
- Bookmark/save feature improvements
- View count for personal letters/posts
- Cafe content filtering options


### 소모임

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id582910479)

Discover and join local offline hobby groups and clubs. Connect with people who share your interests for activities like sports, studies, and social gatherings. Find new friends and expand your social circle through shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Find local hobby groups, Join study and interest-based meetups, Connect with people nearby, Participate in one-day classes, Networking opportunities for professionals and students, Discover diverse activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PowerUser (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| 프리미엄 모임권(매월) | $12.99 | per month |
| PremiumGroup (Monthly) #2 | $12.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 모임권(매월) | $14.99 | per month |
| PowerUser (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| LessonGroup(Monthly) | $34.99 | per month |
| LessonGroup(Monthly) | $38.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 모임권(매년) | $119.99 | per year |
| PremiumGroup(Yearly) | $129.99 | per year |
| 프리미엄 모임권(매년) | $139.99 | per year |
| 투벙 아이템(기존모임) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 투벙 아이템(신규모임) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 이웃벙 아이템 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 다음 카페 free?

다음 카페 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 소모임 free?

소모임 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 다음 카페 or 소모임?

소모임 is rated higher. 다음 카페 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 소모임 averages 4.3 from 56 ratings.

### Do 다음 카페 or 소모임 have ads?

소모임 shows ads; 다음 카페 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 다음 카페 or 소모임?

다음 카페 ships an update every 9 days, and 소모임 weekly. Most recently, 다음 카페 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 소모임 on October 26, 2026.

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