Comparison

Inter vs Mingle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inter

Connect with people globally through live chat and forums. This community app fosters friendly interactions and offers webcam features for a more personal experience. Join millions worldwide for good moods and new connections.

Highlights
  • Live chat
  • Webcam integration
  • Community forums
  • Global user base
  • Friendly atmosphere
Features
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Meet people nearby and around the world. Discover profiles, send private messages, join friendly forums, and keep up with your friends’ activity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mingle

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Go meet your people. Mingle is the social app for meeting new people nearby who share your interests and hobbies. Choose what you feel like doing, find people close by who are up for the same thing, and make real plans today. It's the easy way to make new friends, join local events, and grow your social circle. Less swiping. More doing. MEET NEW PEOPLE & MAKE FRIENDS Whether you've just moved to a new city, want to make friends as an adult, or are looking for people to share your hobbies with, Mingle helps you meet like-minded people nearby and turn "we should hang out" into a real plan. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us what you're into. Pick your interests and the things you love to do. 2. See what's happening. Discover real people, events, clubs and meetups nearby. 3. Join what's on. Jump into local events and plans already happening near you, or create your own and invite others. 4. Message & meet. Say hello, agree a time and place, then go Mingle. MEET PEOPLE FOR THE THINGS YOU LOVE Coffee, hiking, gym, running, cycling, yoga, swimming, football, tennis, golf, board games, video games, book clubs, live music, karaoke, cooking, wine, cocktails, photography, painting, travel, camping, volunteering, networking and more. Whatever you're into, someone nearby is too. WHY MINGLE • Activity-first, not looks-first: connect over what you want to do, not just a photo and a bio. That's how real friendships actually start. • Real people, nearby: discover people close by who share your interests and your energy. • Events & clubs: find local events, join hobby clubs and groups, and meet activity partners. • You're in control: requests wait until you accept. You decide who gets through. • Built for right now: for plans today, not chats that fizzle out. • No swiping, no pressure: just real plans with real people near you. PERFECT FOR • Making new friends and meeting like-minded people • Anyone new in town or looking to expand their social circle • Finding activity partners, hobby buddies and gym partners • Discovering local events, meetups and things to do near you • Joining clubs and communities around your interests BUILT TO FEEL SAFE Meeting new people should feel exciting, never uneasy. Mingle keeps you in control at every step. • You approve every connection: requests stay tucked away until you choose to accept. • Report & block, instantly: one tap to step away from anything that feels off. • Clear community guidelines: simple, human rules that keep Mingle welcoming. Download Mingle and meet new people near you today. SUBSCRIPTIONS Mingle is free to use. Mingle Premium and Mingle Organiser are optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Prices and durations are shown in the app before you purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.mingle.ie/terms Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mingle.ie/privacy

Screenshots

Inter4 screens
Mingle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mingle at none against Inter's shown. Mingle also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Inter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Mingle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inter ships an update monthly, Mingle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inter versus Mingle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterMingle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSTACKHEROMingle Labs, Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Inter

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly VIP$5.001 Month
One-time1
  • VIP for 30 days$5.00
5 purchases

Mingle

Subscriptions5
  • Premium - 1 month$5.991 Month
  • Premium - 6 months$29.996 Months
  • Organiser - 6 months$39.996 Months
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  • Premium - 12 months$49.991 Year
  • Organiser - 12 Months$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Inter free?
Inter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mingle free?
Mingle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inter or Mingle have ads?
Inter shows ads; Mingle does not.
Which is updated more often, Inter or Mingle?
Inter ships an update monthly, and Mingle every 10 days. Most recently, Inter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mingle on October 31, 2026.

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