# cMatch vs Ownmates

The clearest difference is ads: cMatch at none against Ownmates's shown. Ownmates's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. cMatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ownmates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

cMatch ships an update every 4 months, Ownmates every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | cMatch | Ownmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownmates/id6738795624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Algra.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767796349) | [Ownmates Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782380865) |

## What reviewers say

### cMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmatch/id6673906452)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month premium membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 months premium membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| One year premium membership | $69.99 | one-time |


### Ownmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownmates/id6738795624)

Connect with people worldwide, learn online culture and languages, and share your life through posts and multimedia. Create or join communities, chat with friends, and discover new people based on your interests.

**Highlights:** Profile creation with biodata, Real-time chat with translation, Multimedia post sharing, Group and community creation/joining, User search by age, gender, country, Privacy controls and blocking, Support for over 100 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Half-yearly | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $40.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is cMatch free?

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

### Is Ownmates free?

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

### Do cMatch or Ownmates have ads?

Ownmates shows ads; cMatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, cMatch or Ownmates?

cMatch ships an update every 4 months, and Ownmates every 10 days. Most recently, cMatch was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ownmates on October 12, 2026.

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