Skool Communities vs Same Side
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skool Communities
Connect with your online communities from anywhere. Engage in discussions, access courses, stay updated on events, and directly message members. This app brings all the core functionalities of the platform to your mobile device.
- Community discussions
- Video and text courses
- Event calendar
- Direct messaging
- Push notifications
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The official Skool app. Stay connected to your communities on the go. All Skool's features + push notifications. • Community - group discussion with posts and comments • Courses - learn with video and text-based lessons • Calendar - see what community events are happening • Chat - DM anybody in your communities
Same Side
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Same Side helps adults find and connect with independent sober fellowships and real-world sober activities. Discover fellowships near you, explore upcoming activities, meet others in the sober community, and build connections around shared interests and experiences. With Same Side, you can: • Discover sober fellowships in your area • Find upcoming sober activities and events • Join fellowships and stay connected with members • RSVP to activities and communicate with Hosts • Create your own fellowship • Host independent sober activities • Invite others to fellowships and activities • Share updates, photos, and experiences within your fellowship Same Side is designed for adults looking to build genuine sober connections outside of meetings through fellowship, activities, adventure, and community. Find your sober circle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Skool Communities at #29 against Same Side's unranked. Skool Communities also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Skool Communities | Same Side |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (797 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 797 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skool.com, Inc. | Michael Merino |
Bugs and requests
Skool Communities
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to create account
- Stuck on login screen
- Videos not playing full screen
- Frequent log-outs
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save posts
- Improved iPad support
- Better chat functionality
- Sync with calendar apps
Same Side
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Skool Communities
No in-app purchases
Same Side
No in-app purchases
