# same vs SPACE

The clearest difference is rating: SPACE at 3.9 against same's 3.3. SPACE also leads on ads (none vs shown). same's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 51%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. same sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SPACE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SPACE holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of same's written reviews are positive against 51% of SPACE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

same ships an update fortnightly, SPACE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | same | SPACE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-long-time-no-see/id531761928/reviews) | **[3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ohsame Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/944872977) | [Shenzhen Poplab Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330153351) |

## What reviewers say

### same

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-long-time-no-see/id531761928)

This app provides a space for authentic self-expression and connection with like-minded individuals. Share thoughts, daily moments, or creative content in themed channels, fostering genuine interactions and deeper understanding among users. It's a platform for those seeking meaningful connections beyond superficial interactions.

**Highlights:** Authentic self-expression, Connect with like-minded people, Themed public channels, Create personal channels, Share daily moments, Foster genuine interactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| same连续包月会员 | $1.49 | per month |
| same连续包季会员 | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| same连续包年会员 | $16.99 | per year |
| 10 same币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 84 same币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| same一个月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 210 same币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| same三个月会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 476 same币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| same12个月会员 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 1386 same币 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Unique anonymous social network concept
- 💬 Safe space for emotional expression
- 🎯 Well-organized topic-based channels
- 🤝 Genuine connections with like-minded people
- 📱 Clean and intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and crashes on startup
- 🚫 Excessive content moderation and censorship
- ❌ Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ Poor server stability and performance
- 🔐 Account access problems for overseas users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Login failures with 'illegal appid' error
- WeChat login showing 'server error' or 'unknown API'
- Unable to refresh content or infinite loading
- Cannot send messages or comments

**Requested features**

- Delete chat history functionality
- Change app tagline back to original
- Multi-window support
- Music collection and playlist features
- Location-based social features


### SPACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578)

This app offers a private space for users to share thoughts, feelings, and interests without judgment. It emphasizes privacy and equality by removing metrics like likes and follower counts. It's a paid community designed for intimate self-expression and connection.

**Highlights:** Private journaling and sharing, No likes or follower counts, Ad-free experience, Paid community for privacy, Connect with like-minded users, Discover personal 'universes'

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 季度订阅会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅会员 | $7.99 | per year |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年费会员 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is same free?

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

### Is SPACE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, same or SPACE?

SPACE is rated higher. same averages 3.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while SPACE averages 3.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do same or SPACE have ads?

same shows ads; SPACE does not.

### Which is updated more often, same or SPACE?

same ships an update fortnightly, and SPACE every 3 weeks. Most recently, same was updated on October 13, 2026 and SPACE on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*