# same vs 小星空

The clearest difference is rating: same at 3.3 against 小星空's 2.5. same also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 19). 小星空's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. same sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 小星空 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of same's written reviews are positive against 72% of 小星空's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

same ships an update fortnightly, 小星空 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | same | 小星空 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-long-time-no-see/id531761928/reviews)** | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1588053931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ohsame Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/944872977) | [Beijing Origins Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542314222) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### 小星空

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1588053931)

Connect with others through unique chat features, share your thoughts, and find people who understand you. Offers a private and secure environment for authentic self-expression without social pressure.

**Highlights:** Unique chat gameplay, Minimalist design, Authentic self-expression, Privacy and security features, Encrypted messaging, App lock, Flash photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 星空会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 星空会员连续包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 星空超级会员连续包月 | $12.99 | per month |
| 星空超级会员连续包季 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 星空会员连续包年 | $34.99 | per year |
| 星空超级会员连续包年 | $89.99 | per year |
| 60星币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180星币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300星币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 680星币 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is same free?

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

### Is 小星空 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, same or 小星空?

same is rated higher. same averages 3.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while 小星空 averages 2.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do same or 小星空 have ads?

same shows ads; 小星空 does not.

### Which is updated more often, same or 小星空?

same ships an update fortnightly, and 小星空 monthly. Most recently, same was updated on November 6, 2026 and 小星空 on November 11, 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.*