Comparison

Ami vs Umi

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

Head to head
About

Ami

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
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I don't think we lost human connection. I think we built systems that suppress it. The most valuable thing in the world is still the same as it’s always been: people meeting people. That’s where everything comes from - ideas, relationships, opportunities, meaning. But look at what we use every day. Feeds. Metrics. Passive consumption. We’ve engineered a world where connection is secondary to attention. That’s backwards. So we started building something different. Ami is based on a simple belief: the right people, in the right place, at the right time 0 that’s what changes your life. When you’re in a room, traveling, in a park, at a restaurant, connections are everywhere. You are far more connected to the people around you than you realize. Social systems have solved every problem short of spatiality — the most important problem of all. These system require your location, and you build your own spatial graph out to activate it. Once you do, it feels like the world snaps into focus. Real-world interaction. Ami makes that more likely to happen. More often. More naturally. At scale. It’s not about going backwards. It’s about finally building technology that aligns with how life actually works. This is Ami. Welcome to the spatial network. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Umi

Connect with local clubs and events through an AI-powered platform designed for effortless community building. Discover activities that match your interests and schedule, fostering genuine friendships and real-life experiences.

Highlights
  • AI-powered matchmaking
  • Calendar integration
  • Discover local clubs
  • Personalized event picks
  • Community building
  • Dark-mode interface
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Umi - An AI-Powered Social Calendar Build community through shared experiences, not endless scrolling. Discover a New Way to Connect Umi is an AI-powered marketplace designed for effortless community building. Whether you're new in town, starting over, or feeling isolated in our digital world, Umi connects you to vibrant local clubs and events where genuine friendships happen naturally. How Umi Works: - Find Clubs: Discover local clubs that match your interests—from dance collectives to hiking groups and everything in between. - We Plan It: Sync your calendar and get personalized event picks, making it effortless to find activities that fit your schedule. - Show Up & Connect: Meet like-minded people, build lasting friendships, and experience your community in real life. Features That Make Umi Special: - AI-Powered Matchmaking: Our intelligent system connects you with clubs and events aligned with your interests. - Calendar Integration: Seamlessly sync your schedule to never miss opportunities to connect. - Local Business Partnerships: Events take place at vibrant local venues, supporting community businesses while creating perfect settings for new friendships. - Simple User Experience: The sleek, dark-mode interface makes finding and joining clubs intuitive and enjoyable. What Our Users Say: "Since moving to town, I've always had something to do with awesome people." - Aaron "My two best friends recently moved away and I'm so grateful to have found this community." - Hellen "I was planning on moving because I couldn't make new friends until Umi." - Alex Join over 1,000 members who are already building genuine connections through Umi. Because in a world that keeps you scrolling, we help you start living. #LiveLifeDontJustScrollIt #UseUmi #RealNotReel Start connecting now with Umi.

Screenshots

Ami4 screens
Umi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Umi at none against Ami's 2. Umi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Ami's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 8). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Ami sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Umi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Umi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ami has 69 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ami's written reviews are positive against 100% of Umi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ami ships an update every 3 days, Umi weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ami versus Umi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmiUmi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (69 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerw00w00UseUmi, Inc.

Customer experience

Ami

All ratings69 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Umi

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ami

Subscriptions2
  • Ami Unlimited | Monthly Access1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly | No Trial$7.991 Month
None

Umi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ami free?
Ami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Umi free?
Umi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ami or Umi?
Umi is rated higher. Ami averages 4.7 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Umi averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Ami or Umi have ads?
Neither Ami nor Umi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ami or Umi?
Ami ships an update every 3 days, and Umi weekly. Most recently, Ami was updated on September 23, 2026 and Umi on June 1, 2026.

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