# Mended vs Switchboard!

The clearest difference is rating: Mended at 5.0 against Switchboard!'s 4.2. Mended also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). Switchboard!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mended sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Switchboard! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mended holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mended has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mended | Switchboard! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mended-social-network/id6508168782/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755399726) | [Wired Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823451049) |

## What reviewers say

### Mended

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mended-social-network/id6508168782)

This social network focuses on mental health, offering a supportive community with gamified elements. It provides personalized content, group therapy, and instant access to licensed therapists. The platform aims to normalize mental wellness within social media.

**Highlights:** Personalized content feeds, Gamified support groups, Group therapy with friends, Instant licensed therapist access, Friend matching, Video and meme feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mended Basic (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Mended Pro (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Mended Premium (Monthly) | $79.99 | per month |
| Buy 10 Tokens | $13.49 | one-time |
| Buy 25 Tokens | $33.90 | one-time |
| Buy 60 Tokens | $81.00 | one-time |
| Buy 90 Tokens | $121.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Refreshing and uplifting experience
- 💬 Easy to find people to talk to
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💖 Amazing and enjoyable community feel
- 💡 Creative and inspiring app

**Requested features**

- New features to explore
- More features to become involved with
- More features coming soon


### Switchboard!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchboard/id6747927344)

A student-only social network designed for personal connections and community building. Users can create detailed profiles, share updates on a school-wide timeline, and message friends. Requires a university email for access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed user profiles, Share updates on school timeline, Direct and group messaging, Searchable student directory, Photo album sharing, Alias posting options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mended free?

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

### Is Switchboard! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mended or Switchboard!?

Mended is rated higher. Mended averages 5.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Switchboard! averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mended or Switchboard! have ads?

Neither Mended nor Switchboard! shows ads.

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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.*