# Ami vs Sam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sam at none against Ami's 2. Sam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Ami's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ami sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ami has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ami ships an update every 2 days, Sam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ami | Sam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ami-the-spatial-network/id6479810067/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-building-community/id6680157431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [w00w00](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737276512) | [Arito, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768181066) |

## What reviewers say

### Ami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ami-the-spatial-network/id6479810067)

This app facilitates the creation of new connections by leveraging existing trusted relationships, even when the mutual friend is not present. It aims to replicate and accelerate real-world social interactions, offering a unique approach to building your network.

**Highlights:** Build connections through trusted friends, Facilitates introductions without direct contact, Mimics and accelerates real-world interactions, Physical world social network, Invitation-only access

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ami Unlimited \| Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly \| No Trial | $7.99 | per month |


### Sam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-building-community/id6680157431)

Connects individuals needing assistance with small tasks to nearby volunteers willing to help. Facilitates community support and task completion.

**Highlights:** Volunteer matching, Task assistance, Community building, Local help, Small task support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ami free?

Ami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ami or Sam?

Sam is rated higher. Ami averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Sam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ami or Sam have ads?

Neither Ami nor Sam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ami or Sam?

Ami ships an update every 2 days, and Sam every 9 days. Most recently, Ami was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sam on September 30, 2026.

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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.*