# same vs 磁场

The clearest difference is rating: 磁场 at 4.1 against same's 3.3. 磁场 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 59%). same's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. same sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 磁场 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

磁场 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: same has 63 ratings behind it against 7, 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 68% of 磁场's.

same ships an update fortnightly, 磁场 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | same | 磁场 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-long-time-no-see/id531761928/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id946845043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **67.7% 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 | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ohsame Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/944872977) | [北京磁力信科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281843984) |

## 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


### 磁场

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id946845043)

This platform fosters online learning communities by providing a supportive environment for individuals to connect with like-minded peers. It focuses on helping users not just acquire knowledge but also apply it through structured learning experiences and community engagement.

**Highlights:** Supportive learning communities, Structured learning experiences, Community-driven growth, Skill application focus, Diverse learning groups, Personal growth journeys

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6磁币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 68磁币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 128磁币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 298磁币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 698磁币 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1098磁币 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is same free?

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

### Is 磁场 free?

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

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

磁场 is rated higher. same averages 3.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while 磁场 averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do same or 磁场 have ads?

same shows ads; 磁场 does not.

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

same ships an update fortnightly, and 磁场 every 3 weeks. Most recently, same was updated on October 21, 2026 and 磁场 on November 1, 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.*