# SpaceHey Mobile vs Switchboard!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SpaceHey Mobile at 585 against Switchboard!'s 5. SpaceHey Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SpaceHey Mobile against 4.2 for Switchboard!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceHey Mobile has 585 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceHey Mobile | Switchboard! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacehey-mobile/id6464676228/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tibush GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706346958) | [Wired Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823451049) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceHey Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacehey-mobile/id6464676228)

This app revives the classic social networking experience with a focus on privacy and extensive profile customization. Connect with friends, discover new people, and express yourself through blogs, forums, and instant messaging.

**Highlights:** Retro social networking features, Fully customizable profiles, Custom HTML and CSS support, Privacy-focused, no tracking, Chronological feeds, Instant messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable profiles
- 💡 Nostalgic 2000s vibe
- 🙂 Friendly community
- 🚀 Convenient mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔍 Limited features compared to website
- 🔔 Lack of notifications
- 🔌 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Profile editing issues
- Inability to copy/paste
- Slow loading times
- Overlapping UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add blog and bulletin features
- Improve notification system
- Expand customization options
- Integrate more website features


### Switchboard!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344)

A student-only social network designed for personal connections and community building. Users can create detailed profiles, share updates on a school-wide timeline, and message friends. Requires a university email for access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed user profiles, Share updates on school timeline, Direct and group messaging, Searchable student directory, Photo album sharing, Alias posting options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceHey Mobile free?

SpaceHey Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Switchboard! free?

Switchboard! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceHey Mobile or Switchboard!?

Switchboard! is rated higher. SpaceHey Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Switchboard! averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do SpaceHey Mobile or Switchboard! have ads?

Neither SpaceHey Mobile nor Switchboard! shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*