Comparison

Kickstarter vs MindMatch IL

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

Head to head
About

Kickstarter

Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.

Highlights
  • Discover creative projects globally
  • Pledge to projects
  • Receive project updates
  • Track backings
  • Join a global creative community
Features
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Discover, back, and bring bold ideas to life. The Kickstarter app connects you with groundbreaking projects across games, publishing, technology, comics, and film. Whether you’re passionate about design, gadgets, stories, or innovation, there’s something for everyone. Use the app to: • Browse creative projects from around the world • Pledge to projects that align with your passions • Stay in the loop with updates and reminders • Follow your backings in one place • Join a global movement that fuels ideas worth sharing Start discovering today and help the next big idea take off.

About

MindMatch IL

Features
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Empowering the next generation of researchers. MindMatch is the premier platform designed specifically for students and professionals to find, connect, and collaborate on academic projects. Whether you are a student looking for your first publication or a senior researcher seeking dedicated assistants, MindMatch simplifies the networking process. Key Features: Smart Matching: Swipe through a curated feed of research projects or student profiles tailored to your specialty and interests. Specialty Filters: Filter by department to find the exact niche that fits your career goals. Direct Collaboration: Chat directly with mentors and peers to discuss manuscripts, case studies, and clinical trials. Profile Portfolios: Showcase your academic background, previous publications, and research interests. Why MindMatch? Finding a collaboration partner in a busy setting is often about "who you know." MindMatch levels the playing field, giving every student access to high-impact opportunities and giving every researcher the help they need to move science forward.

Screenshots

Kickstarter4 screens
MindMatch IL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MindMatch IL at none against Kickstarter's shown. MindMatch IL also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Kickstarter's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, MindMatch IL monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kickstarter versus MindMatch IL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKickstarterMindMatch IL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings60K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB27 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKickstarter, PBCNatanel Ronin

Bugs and requests

Kickstarter

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Explore tab broken in latest update
  • Notifications not working correctly
  • Activity feed not updating
  • Issues with submitting surveys through the app
  • Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
  • Ability to follow creators directly in the app
  • Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
  • Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
  • Introduce a read/unread project status
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  • Allow users to block problematic creators

MindMatch IL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kickstarter

No in-app purchases

None

MindMatch IL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kickstarter free?
Kickstarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindMatch IL free?
MindMatch IL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kickstarter or MindMatch IL have ads?
Kickstarter shows ads; MindMatch IL does not.
Which is updated more often, Kickstarter or MindMatch IL?
Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and MindMatch IL monthly. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on November 11, 2026 and MindMatch IL on October 31, 2026.

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