Comparison

Smallwrld vs Connctd

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

Head to head
About

Smallwrld

Connect with friends of friends in real time based on location and mutual contacts. Maintain anonymity until a mutual match is made, then unlock chat to expand your social network.

Highlights
  • Discover friends of friends
  • Real-time location-based connections
  • Mutual contact discovery
  • Anonymous matching
  • In-app chat feature
Features
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SmallWrld is a social media and networking application designed to facilitate connections between friends of friends. Discover connections in real time, based off of location and mutual contacts. Remain anonymous until both users ‘match’ and then enable the chat feature to expand your network!

About

Connctd

Features
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Connectd is built to bring people closer in a simple, meaningful way. Whether it’s a quick coffee plan, a weekend drive, or just letting your friends know you’re thinking of them, Connectd makes it effortless to stay in touch and turn ideas into moments. What you can do: • Send quick, expressive pings that say more than a text ever could. • Create gatherings, pick a spot, and invite your circle. Everyone can RSVP and stay in sync. • Share your live location safely with selected friends for meet-ups or trips. • Chat in private spaces designed for real bonds, not endless message threads. • Get reminders and gentle nudges when it’s time to meet or leave. Privacy first. Your data and location are shared only with the people you choose. No public followers, no noise—just your circle. Connectd keeps things simple, beautiful, and personal. Because staying close shouldn’t feel like work. Connectd – where real connections begin.

Screenshots

Smallwrld4 screens
Connctd4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smallwrld and Connctd are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smallwrld versus Connctd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallwrldConnctd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB109 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWill SamuelsFog the agency

In-app purchases

None

Smallwrld

No in-app purchases

None

Connctd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smallwrld free?
Smallwrld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connctd free?
Connctd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smallwrld or Connctd have ads?
Neither Smallwrld nor Connctd shows ads.

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