Comparison

Before Social vs Tappin

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

Head to head
About

Before Social

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Right now, Before is only available in Berlin, but we're working hard to expand and reach more areas. Stick with us - there's more to come! -- Before isn't just an app—it's a new, health-focused way to connect. Before safely matches you with those you vibe with during sports. It's healthy, it's real, it's about those shared moments. And its fun to appreciate each other for the little and big achievements you reach doing your favorite sport. HEALTHY AND EXCITING >> Have fun exploring new sports venues and events. So you are passionate about your sport like yoga or bouldering? Find places and events where you can engage with like-minded people of the before community. This app is dedicated to Berlin only and we verify each venue before listing it. BETTER TOGETHER, WITH YOUR SAFETY IN MIND >> Check in and exercise while you control who sees you on the app later. Check in at venues and see who’s been there, too. And for added privacy, you can keeps your check-ins hidden from view. FIND YOUR MATCH >> Start chatting with people who mutually like you. So you like each other? Congratulations, from here it´s easy to break ice with Before. Start chatting, check out each others interests and meet again for a training if you like. --- Sports Meet Social With Before, find your next workout partner, your next challenge, or even your next cheerleader. It's not just about the sport—it's about building relationships that go the distance, supported by a platform that prioritizes your wellbeing. Download Before now, where every match starts with a shared passion for living actively and healthily.

About

Tappin

Connect with friends you already know and trust for potential dates. Express interest discreetly, and a match only occurs with mutual consent, unlocking a private chat. It prioritizes privacy and security with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Connect with existing friends
  • Mutual interest matching
  • Encrypted private chat
  • No public profiles or feeds
  • Discreet interest expression
  • Privacy-focused design
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Tired of being ghosted? Tired of endless swiping and struggling to find the right match? Tired of short-term relationships? Tired of meeting total strangers? Tired of putting yourself on display in dating apps? Try Tappin. Have fun with friends you already know and trust. No one knows until you both express the same interest. It’s safe, encrypted, secure, and time-saving. Just tap a friend and wait. --- Tappin lets you express interest in someone without broadcasting yourself, sharing your contacts, or trusting an algorithm. Nothing happens unless both people choose each other. No profiles. No feeds. No pressure. Your personal information is encrypted before it ever leaves your device and can only be read by you. No one never sees your contacts in plain text and cannot reverse them. Your data stays yours. When you want to reach out, you create a Tap. It can be simple or personal. If the other person creates a Tap for you as well, it’s a match. Only then do you both unlock a private chat. If there’s no match, nothing happens. No awkwardness. No rejection. No exposure. --- What you can do - Express interest without broadcasting yourself - Connect only through clear, mutual intent - Keep contact data private and encrypted that only unlocks on your device - Avoid spam, cold messages, and random DMs --- Why it’s different - There is no discoverability, no public presence, and no social graph. Relationships form only through consent. Privacy isn’t a setting. It’s the foundation. --- Download now.

Screenshots

Before Social4 screens
Tappin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Before Social at none against Tappin's 4. Before Social also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Tappin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Before Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Before Social versus Tappin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBefore SocialTappin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTHOMAS GNAHMTappin LLC (MA)

In-app purchases

None

Before Social

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tappin

Subscriptions4
  • VIP Basic$3.991 Month
  • VIP Premium$7.991 Month
  • VIP Elite$12.991 Month
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  • VIP Elite Plus$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Before Social free?
Before Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tappin free?
Tappin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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