dovento vs Venlig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dovento
Discover and create local micro-events to meet new people. Easily find activities nearby, browse by tags, and connect with others through group chats. Host your own events and manage them effortlessly.
- Discover local micro-events
- Search events by tags/categories
- View event details and attendees
- Request to join events with messages
- Create and manage your own events
- Group chat for coordination
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dovento is the app you open when you want to find small events near you and meet new people. No hassle, no hidden fees — just good time spent together. How it works Find events near you The app shows what is happening around you, on the map or in the list. Search by category or tag, or just scroll until something catches your interest. See everything before you say yes Tap an event for the description, date, time, place, and who else is going. Ask to join Write a short note about why you would like to come along. Once the host says yes, you get access to the event's group chat, where you sort out the details together. Host something yourself Got an idea? Create your event in seconds. Set a number of places, or leave it unlimited if everyone is welcome. You are notified when someone wants to join. Stay in touch Every event has its own group chat, and you can message the people you have met directly. Follow the places and organisers you like, and see their events and offers first. Part of GOFUS dovento is made by GOFUS, a non-profit organisation working against loneliness and social isolation among young people. The app is free to use, and it is made available to associations and foundations working towards the same thing. In Danish, English and German The app follows the language on your phone, and you can always change it yourself inside the app. Join dovento and become part of the community.
Venlig
Discover and create local events to connect with people in real life. Find or organize meetups for hobbies, family activities, or casual gatherings. Focuses on genuine connections over online metrics.
- Discover nearby events
- Create custom events
- Filter by distance and preferences
- Kid-friendly and pet-friendly options
- In-event chat for coordination
- Focus on real-world connections
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Find something to do. Find someone to go with. Want to meet new people, make friends, or simply have someone to share an experience with? Venlig brings people together through real-life activities, shared interests, and local meetups. Whether it's grabbing a coffee, going for a walk, attending a concert, working out, or arranging a playdate for the kids, Venlig helps you find people who want to do the same things as you. How Venlig works: • Find local meetups – Discover activities created by people nearby, from casual coffee meetups to sports, games, and cultural experiences. • Discover things to do – Explore public events, concerts, workshops, and other experiences in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. Find something interesting and invite others to join you. • Create your own meetup – Choose an activity, pick a place and time, and invite others to participate. You decide who your meetup is for. • Find your kind of people – Filter activities by interests, distance, age, and other preferences. Look for kid-friendly, pet-friendly, or social anxiety-friendly activities. • Connect before meeting – Every meetup has its own group chat, making it easy to coordinate and break the ice before you meet in person. Real connections, not just conversations. Venlig isn't a dating app, and it's not about collecting followers or likes. It's about doing things together. We believe friendships grow through shared experiences. Sometimes all it takes is a cup of coffee, a conversation, or a shared laugh with someone new. There's no pressure to make lifelong friends. Just show up, enjoy yourself, and see where things go. Made for everyone. Whether you're new in town, looking to expand your social circle, finding activities for your family, or simply hoping to meet someone who shares your interests, there's room for you on Venlig. Free to use. Real people. Real experiences. Be part of something real. Be Venlig.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: dovento at 5.0 against Venlig's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dovento holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
dovento ships an update every 9 days, Venlig every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dovento | Venlig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | David Grønborg | Jesper Mosegaard |
Customer experience
dovento
Venlig
In-app purchases
dovento
No in-app purchases
Venlig
No in-app purchases







