Comparison

Connect Here vs Plus 1

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

Head to head
About

Connect Here

Connect with people in the same establishment in real-time. Discover individuals with shared interests, create a profile, and initiate conversations to foster new friendships, networking, or romantic connections. Prioritizes user safety and privacy with full control over profile visibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time connections within establishments
  • Location-based discovery
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Connect and chat feature
  • User safety and privacy controls
  • Friendship and networking opportunities
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Introducing Connect Here app! Connect Here revolutionizes the way you connect and engage with people within any establishment. Our app creates an exciting and interactive environment, enabling you to connect with like-minded individuals, make new friends, and enhance your overall experience. Whether you are in a coffee shop, restaurant, bar, or any social setting, our app seamlessly connects you to people who are present in the same establishment, fostering real-time connections and meaningful interactions. With our app, gone are the days of feeling isolated or struggling to strike up a conversation. Upon entering an establishment, simply open the app and discover a world of potential connections. Our advanced location-based technology ensures that you only connect with individuals who are physically present in the same venue. Connect with people who share similar interests, hobbies, or even career aspirations. Our app allows you to create a customized profile to showcase your personality and preferences. Explore profiles of others in the establishment and initiate a conversation with a simple tap of a button. Engage with others through the connect and chat feature, this will help break the ice and ultimately lead to meeting face-to-face. Forge new connections that may lead to friendships, networking opportunities, or even romantic encounters. Expand your social circle and create lasting memories, all within the familiar setting of your favorite establishments. Rest assured, our app prioritizes user safety and privacy. You have full control over your profile visibility and the ability to block or report any inappropriate behavior. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected. Download our app today and unlock a world of live connections within any establishment. Say goodbye to missed opportunities and hello to vibrant, engaging social experiences. Start connecting, sharing, and creating memories with people who are just a few feet away. It’s time to embrace the power of live connections. Privacy Policy: https://connecthere.app/privacy.php EULA: https://connecthere.app/eula.php

About

Plus 1

Connect with people through shared activities and events rather than endless swiping. Discover local happenings, create your own plans, and find companions for dating, networking, or casual meetups. Build genuine connections based on real-world experiences.

Highlights
  • Create and join plans
  • Discover local events
  • Network and date
  • Find activity partners
  • Connect with friends
  • Approve requests
  • Real ID verification
Features
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The Plans-First Social App Meet new people through real plans, not endless swiping. Discover local events, find things to do, and make friends, network, date, or find activity partners by joining plans happening nearby or posting your own. Whether you're looking for a gym buddy, dinner date, networking connection, concert companion, travel buddy, beach buddy, or someone to explore a new city with, Plus 1 makes it easy to connect through shared experiences instead of endless chats. How Plus 1 Works Post or Join Plans Create your own plan or browse plans happening nearby. Whether it's dinner, brunch, happy hour, concerts, workouts, pickleball, networking events, travel, beach days, or coffee, there's always something to do. Discover Local Events & Things to Do Explore the Ideas section featuring live events powered by Ticketmaster, plus happy hours, ladies' nights, wellness activities, date ideas, brunches, and more. Purchase tickets when available, then instantly create a plan to find a Plus 1 to join you. Stay Connected With Friends Follow friends, see what they're planning, invite them to join your plans, manage RSVPs, and keep everything organized in one place. Choose Who Joins Approve requests, invite existing friends, or meet someone new. You're always in control of who joins your plans. Build Real Connections Whether you're looking for friendship, professional networking, dating, or simply someone to share an experience with, Plus 1 helps turn plans into meaningful, real-world connections. Built for Real Life • Optional Real ID verification • In-app messaging with reporting and blocking • Reliability scores and post-plan reviews • Social profile linking for added trust Perfect For • Making new friends • Meeting local people • Professional networking • Dating without endless swiping • Finding activity partners • Discovering local events • Exploring a new city • Traveling with others • Coordinating plans with friends • Anyone looking for things to do nearby Stop swiping. Start making plans. Download Plus 1 today. Privacy Policy: https://joinplus1.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Your plans come first. Make them count — with Plus 1.

Screenshots

Connect Here4 screens
Plus 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Here at 5.0 against Plus 1's 4.6. Plus 1's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Connect Here sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect Here holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus 1 has 140 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Connect Here's written reviews are positive against 94% of Plus 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Here ships an update every 10 days, Plus 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Connect Here versus Plus 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect HerePlus 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better4.6 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB103 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperConnect Here LLCPlus 1 Ventures, Inc

Customer experience

Connect Here

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plus 1

All ratings140 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Connect Here

Subscriptions3
  • 1-MONTH$9.991 Month
  • 3-MONTHS$19.993 Months
  • ANNUAL$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1-DAY$2.99
5 purchases

Plus 1

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Platinum - $99/month$99.991 Month
  • Platinum - $999/year$999.991 Year
One-time2
  • Boosted Plan$20.00
  • Promoted Listing$50.00

Questions

Is Connect Here free?
Connect Here is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus 1 free?
Plus 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect Here or Plus 1?
Connect Here is rated higher. Connect Here averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Plus 1 averages 4.6 from 140 ratings.
Do Connect Here or Plus 1 have ads?
Neither Connect Here nor Plus 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Here or Plus 1?
Connect Here ships an update every 10 days, and Plus 1 weekly. Most recently, Connect Here was updated on November 4, 2026 and Plus 1 on November 5, 2026.

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