Mango Star vs Ping Near App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mango Star
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γIntroductionγ Fun, enjoyable, and lots of friends. γFull Introductionγ Mango Star is a multi-player real-time voice chat application designed for young people in the Middle East. Here, individuals from different countries and with various interests form themed chat rooms. On Mango Star, you can easily make new friends, join different friends for gatherings and parties every day, and enjoy a pleasant social atmosphere! We have the following features: Free: Conduct free, high-quality, and stable multi-player voice calls through the internet. Online Gatherings: Explore diverse themed rooms for online birthday parties, karaoke sessions, board games, and more. Cool Gifts: Get to know new friends by sending gifts to liven up the atmosphere. Engage in enjoyable conversations and exchange gifts to strengthen friendships. One-on-One Private Chat: Have one-on-one private chats with your close friends, sending text, pictures, and voice messages.
Ping Near App
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PingNear helps adults discover nearby people who are available to meet. Choose who you would like to meet and when you are available. PingNear searches nearby for a compatible person and helps both users choose a convenient public meeting place. Key features: β’ Location-based matching β’ Age and matching preferences β’ Suggested nearby meeting places β’ In-app chat with your match β’ Meeting confirmations and cancellations β’ Notifications about meeting updates PingNear uses your location to find nearby people. Matched users see an approximate location rather than your exact coordinates. The app is intended for users aged 18 and over.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping Near App at none against Mango Star's 6. Ping Near App also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mango Star sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ping Near App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mango Star ships an update monthly, Ping Near App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mango Star | Ping Near App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | APPXYZ MOBILE COMPANY LIMITED | Nikoloz Mamisashvili |
In-app purchases
Mango Star
- 3000 Diamonds$0.99
- 15000 Diamonds$4.99
- 35000 Diamonds$9.99
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- 165000 Diamonds$49.99
- 240000 diamonds$79.99
- 300000 Diamonds$99.99
Ping Near App
No in-app purchases









