Comparison

state_ vs PostRing

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

Head to head
About

state_

Features
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"state" is a social networking service where you can only post about how you are currently spending your time. On the "state" timeline, only the latest post, or "state" of a user is displayed. The character limit is 100, making for minimal information sharing. You can't retweet others' posts, but you can Like them. However, neither the number of Likes nor followers is shown. You'll subtly know if someone has viewed or Liked your post through slight animations in the timeline background. Only landscape photos can be posted. You can use photos to show how you are spending your time, but you can't go overboard in making them look beautiful. At "state" measures are taken to enjoy social media in a peaceful, pastoral way. There may be many areas to improve as it operates, but we hope you enjoy this social media platform that lets you relax, without tension or competition. Currently, "state" operates on an invitation basis. You can join by obtaining an invitation code from existing users.

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PostRing

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PostRing's timeline isn't just one. A timeline that expands with each location. A world that's not just one is far easier to connect in. PostRing is a minimal social app designed for casual, location-based conversations. Posts, called "Rings," are shared only with people within a 10km radius of the poster and fade away over time, like a friendly chat on the street. *Note: This app is not primarily designed for real-time location sharing. Key Features -Post and view Rings only at your current location or at registered FavoriteLocations -Posts and DMs reset automatically every Wednesday at 0:00 JST, supporting your right to be forgotten -Share everyday thoughts in places you care about, with timelines that naturally disappear after a week How It Works -Post Rings from your current location or any registered FavoriteLocation -View Rings posted within a 10km radius of that location -Spread Rings by β€œChaining” them to other locations -See how Rings spread on a map with Chain history -Use privacy options to hide your location or prevent sharing Use PostRing to… -Share your thoughts freely in places you love -Connect casually with nearby people, while traveling, or at events -Discover and share local events or small business info Features List -Save favorite places as FavoriteLocations to post/view from them -Use photos’ metadata to register places as FavoriteLocations -Attach location data to Rings when posting -View Rings within 10km of selected location -Slight location randomization for privacy (enabled by default) -Hide location or disable Chain sharing per post -View a map of where Rings have spread via Chain -Add users to your Friend List (no follow/follower system) -View Rings from friends and replies in dedicated tabs -Send and receive DMs -Attach images to Rings and DMs -Report or block/unblock users -Favorite Rings or browse this week’s posts -Receive announcements from the PostRing team -Premium: View Rings within a 50km radius -Premium: Save up to 50 FavoriteLocations (Free: 5) -Premium: Register up to 5 FavoriteLocations directly from the map Start conversations freely and casually from your location with PostRing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

state_4 screens
PostRing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: state_ at none against PostRing's 1. PostRing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PostRing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. state_ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

state_ ships an update fortnightly, PostRing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
state_ versus PostRing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstate_PostRing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBASSDRUM Inc.TAKESHI SUZUKI

In-app purchases

None

state_

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PostRing

Subscriptions1
  • PoStRing PREMIUM$3.491 Month

Questions

Is state_ free?
state_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PostRing free?
PostRing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do state_ or PostRing have ads?
Neither state_ nor PostRing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, state_ or PostRing?
state_ ships an update fortnightly, and PostRing every 9 days. Most recently, state_ was updated on October 6, 2026 and PostRing on October 4, 2026.

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