Comparison

Softmeet Datafree Community vs Meet ®

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

Head to head
About

Softmeet Datafree Community

Features
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SoftMeet is South Africa's essential all-in-one communication and community platform built for real people — connecting families, friends, businesses, schools, and communities through powerful tools that work even when data runs low. MESSAGING & COMMUNICATION Unlimited text messaging, voice notes, and file sharing Group chats with polls, reactions, pinned messages, and media sharing Voice and video calls — individual and group Live streaming to your community End-to-end encrypted private messages Selected features available data-free on MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C in South Africa COMMUNITY & GROUPS Create and join communities around shared interests Group admin controls, member management, and announcements Broadcast channels for one-to-many communication Community polls and engagement tools EARN & GROW SoftMeet Coins — earn, send, and spend within the platform Affiliate programme — share your link and earn on every referral Creator monetisation — go live and earn from your audience Wallet with top-up, withdrawal, and transfer features EDUCATION & STUDENT TOOLS Student Tracker — manage subjects, assignments, goals, and study streaks Built-in meeting rooms for online classes and study groups Scheduled calls and reminders ENTERTAINMENT & DISCOVERY Reels, stories, and a social feed Marketplace for buying and selling Jobs board and classifieds DATA-FREE ACCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA Selected SoftMeet features are available without airtime or mobile data on supported South African networks — MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. PRIVACY & SECURITY Screenshot protection on sensitive screens Read receipts control Block and report tools Verified user badges International users are welcome — data-free access is exclusive to South Africa. TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Meet ®

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This is not just a trendy community that captures life inspiration, but also a tailor-made "City Food, Drink, Play and Inspiration Guide" for you. Here, not only can you use text, images, and short videos to highlight your life, but you can also instantly lock in the most worthwhile treasure destinations nearby through real local feedback. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, food blogger, or just looking for a quiet coffee shop to "extend your life" on weekends, at Meet, you can meet like-minded people and explore the coolest shops. Discovering Inspiration Community: Gathering the most trendy OOTDs, beauty tips, travel guides, and lifestyle items from all over the internet. Follow the exquisite graphics and Vlogs of various experts to instantly ignite your life inspiration. Authentic local review: Say goodbye to false advertising and the whole network stepping on landmines! Here are the most authentic and illustrated local consumer feedback. What delicious and fun things are there nearby? Open the map and it's clear at a glance. Hidden Treasure Discovery: Reject the stereotypical check-in of internet celebrities. Meet's exclusive algorithm helps you discover "hidden" independent cafes, treasure bars, and local niche exhibitions on the streets and alleys. Encountering the Same City: Based on geographical location and common interests, easily meet interesting souls who love life and explore new worlds like you. Every day, there is always beauty happening. Download Meet and gather with millions of interesting people in a cooler life!

Screenshots

Softmeet Datafree Community4 screens
Meet ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Softmeet Datafree Community at none against Meet ®'s 6. Softmeet Datafree Community also leads on ads (none vs shown). Meet ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support 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. Meet ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Softmeet Datafree Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softmeet Datafree Community ships an update fortnightly, Meet ® every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Softmeet Datafree Community versus Meet ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftmeet Datafree CommunityMeet ®
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB173 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSOFTTECHZ TECHNOLOGY (PTY) LTDMeet Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

Softmeet Datafree Community

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Meet ®

One-time6
  • 42心币$0.99
  • 210心币$3.99
  • 686心币$11.99
Show 3 more
  • 2086心币$39.99
  • 3640心币$69.99
  • 6986心币$129.99

Questions

Is Softmeet Datafree Community free?
Softmeet Datafree Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meet ® free?
Meet ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Softmeet Datafree Community or Meet ® have ads?
Meet ® shows ads; Softmeet Datafree Community does not.
Which is updated more often, Softmeet Datafree Community or Meet ®?
Softmeet Datafree Community ships an update fortnightly, and Meet ® every 6 days. Most recently, Softmeet Datafree Community was updated on October 27, 2026 and Meet ® on October 28, 2026.

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