Comparison

SPAW vs ANEAR

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

Head to head
About

SPAW

Features
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Discover the real scene before you even step inside! Spaw brings you authentic, unfiltered glimpses of bars, clubs, and cafΓ©s through the eyes of people just like you. What makes Spaw unique: - Watch quick vertical videos showing the actual vibe and crowd at venues near you - Get the complete picture: menus, location, entertainment, and real visitor content all in one place - Share your own moments when you're out, building your collection of favorite spots - Connect with people who party at the same places and become part of the local scene - Swipe through venues as easily as you scroll through your favorite social feeds - Find hidden gems in your city or plan your next trip by exploring other locations Perfect for: Finding the right spot for tonight - Checking if a place matches your vibe before going - Discovering local hotspots while traveling - Meeting people who share your taste in venues - Building your own curated collection of go-to places - Sharing your experiences and connecting with the community How it works: 1. Open the app to see venues around you 2. Swipe through real people's videos to get the authentic feel 3. Check out essential info like menus, events, and location 4. When you're there, share your own video to help others discover the spot 5. Connect with people you've partied with and build your local network Join thousands of young people who are already using Spaw to find their perfect spot and share their best moments!

About

ANEAR

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Do you know which of your friends are in the city right now? ANEAR helps you stay connected with the people who actually matter to you. Get notified when your friends are nearby β€” without anyone sharing their exact location. Friends & Travel - Get notified when friends come to your city - Add travel plans and see where your paths cross - Private groups for friend circles, alumni, or communities Privacy - No exact location - No permanent tracking - Your data stays protected Events - Discover events in your city - See which of your friends are going No feeds. No likes. No algorithm. Just real meetups. Contact – info@anear.app Terms – anear.app/terms Privacy – anear.app/privacy

Screenshots

SPAW4 screens
ANEAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ANEAR at fortnightly against SPAW's every 5 weeks. SPAW's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPAW ships an update every 5 weeks, ANEAR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SPAW versus ANEAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPAWANEAR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size142 MB8 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developeryannis KuhnMaic Mattis

In-app purchases

None

SPAW

No in-app purchases

None

ANEAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPAW free?
SPAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANEAR free?
ANEAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPAW or ANEAR have ads?
Neither SPAW nor ANEAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPAW or ANEAR?
SPAW ships an update every 5 weeks, and ANEAR fortnightly. Most recently, SPAW was updated on November 4, 2026 and ANEAR on October 30, 2026.

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