CCMM vs The Hug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCMM
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Connecting everyone with chat, share, recording and more. CCMM is not just traditional messaging app – it is a lifeline for many users across the world. How CCM is different from traditional messaging apps? 100% FREE: CCMM is free to use by anyone. You don't have to pay for any services at any time. LOCALISED: You will be able to communicate with users who don't speak your national language. CCMM can translate friends' messages in your national language so that you can communicate seamlessly without any third party translation help. REAL TIME: Your communication is real time. PRIVACY: Giving you the highest level of control over your privacy. Nobody can spam you without your consent. SIMPLE UI: Clearer and larger text and buttons for better readability.
The Hug
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The Hug-O-Meter app is a fun and interactive tool designed to track the number of hugs you give and receive each day. As part of the ihug Movement, the app helps users connect with others, share joy, and contribute to the movement's goal of spreading love and unity through hugs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CCMM at none against The Hug's shown. CCMM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). The Hug's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CCMM ships an update every 4 months, The Hug every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCMM | The Hug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Peersale Company, Inc. | LuAnn Buechler |
In-app purchases
CCMM
No in-app purchases
The Hug
No in-app purchases
