Cladda vs Dibs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cladda
Connect with people globally for shared hobbies and home living based on mutual values and preferences. Discover new friends and experiences in your community through an interactive map and detailed self-discovery questionnaires.
- Find hobby partners
- Connect with housemates
- Explore 100+ hobbies
- Interactive map and filters
- Detailed self-discovery questionnaire
- Connect with community
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Cladda’s mission is to connect people globally and help them find ideal partners for their hobbies or home, based on shared values and preferences. Find your mate - Just moved to a new city and don’t have anyone to practice your hobby with, from tennis to a gourmet dining experience, Cladda connects you with new friends who share your passions. With over 100+ hobbies to choose from, you’ll find the perfect match on Cladda! Explore - We want people to embrace new experiences! Step outside of your comfort bubble and try that new hobby you always wanted, whether it’s playing a new sport, learning a new language or simply attending a fun event. Everyone can try something new with someone new! Play with the Map - Cladda’s interactive map and filters help people meet their neighbours, connect with their community and explore their city. Do you really know your neighbour and what her hobbies are? What if she is your perfect tennis partner? Reflect and Discover - Use the detailed questionnaire as a form of journaling and self-discovery. Meaningful questions to reflect on and answers to only share with the selected few whom you choose to add to your network. Cladda is available for free with a certain number of connections and boosts. Should you run out any of those, you can purchase them within the app. Prices are clearly displayed within the app. The purchases will be charged to your Apple account.
Dibs
Organize group events and meetups seamlessly, eliminating the chaos of endless group chats. Easily create events, share links for others to join, and let friends claim their spots quickly and efficiently.
- Create events quickly
- Share event links
- Friends claim spots
- First-come, first-served basis
- Eliminates group chat noise
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Make plans without the group-chat chaos. Dibs turns loose, scattered ideas into live plans. Whether you're locking down dinner, coordinating a weekend trip, or organizing a quick meetup, Dibs cuts through the endless noise of group chats. How it works: Create the Event: Drop in the details in seconds. Share the Link: Send it straight to your crew (no app download required for them to view). Claim Your Spot: Friends claim spots first-come, first-served. One tap, 10 seconds, no fuss. Stop debating. Claim your spot. Drop the group-chat drama and lock in your plans with Dibs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dibs at none against Cladda's 6. Dibs also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Cladda sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dibs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cladda ships an update every 3 weeks, Dibs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cladda | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cladda Group FZE | Shreepal Mehta |
Customer experience
Cladda
Dibs
In-app purchases
Cladda
- 1 Boost$2.99
- 3 Invites$2.99
- 3 Boosts$4.99
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- 10 Invites$4.99
- 5 Boosts$6.99
- 20 Invites$6.99
Dibs
No in-app purchases









