# same vs Secret Planet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: same at 59% against Secret Planet's 14%. same also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Secret Planet's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. same sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Secret Planet sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

same holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: same has 63 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of same's written reviews are positive against 14% of Secret Planet's.

same ships an update fortnightly, Secret Planet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | same | Secret Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-long-time-no-see/id531761928/reviews)** | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-planet/id1439861280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ohsame Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/944872977) | [CandyBook](https://appshunter.io/developer/952184217) |

## 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


### Secret Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-planet/id1439861280)

A digital sanctuary for sharing and receiving personal thoughts and feelings. It aims to foster a sense of connection and understanding among users, offering a warm space to express oneself without judgment. Discover resonance with others through shared experiences and emotions.

**Highlights:** Share personal secrets and thoughts, Listen to others' experiences, Find emotional resonance, Warm and healing environment, Express yourself without pretense, Intelligent chat assistant (VIP)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription for 3 months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual VIP | $39.99 | per year |
| 60 Star Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Star Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Star Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Star Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 Star Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1050 Star Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 590星币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3800 Star Coins | $46.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Star Coin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2480 Star Coin | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3700 Star Coin | $179.99 | one-time |
| 5400 Star Coin | $229.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is same free?

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

### Is Secret Planet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, same or Secret Planet?

same is rated higher. same averages 3.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Secret Planet averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do same or Secret Planet have ads?

same shows ads; Secret Planet does not.

### Which is updated more often, same or Secret Planet?

same ships an update fortnightly, and Secret Planet every 2 months. Most recently, same was updated on October 21, 2026 and Secret Planet on October 29, 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.*