Comparison

Grid vs MEO MATE

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

Head to head
About

Grid

Share your location privately and securely with end-to-end encryption. Control who sees your location and for how long, with options for temporary or long-term groups. The core service is free and open source.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted location sharing
  • One-to-one and group sharing
  • Temporary and long-term groups
  • Self-hosting capability
  • Custom map providers
  • Optional satellite maps
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Share locations with friends, family or anybody you choose with privacy in your hands. Our end-to-end encrypted service ensures your location data stays safe and under your control. No selling, no sharing– just the privacy you deserve and trust you can count on. Grid is free and open source, and utilizes the Matrix Protocol for end-to-end encryption so only those you choose know where you are. - Add contacts for one to one location sharing - Create long term or short term and temporary groups - Self hosting capability using the Matrix Protocol - Custom map provider through Protomaps - Self hosted map provider capability Terms of Use: https://mygrid.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://mygrid.app/privacy Grid is created by Rezivure, a tech company dedicated to tools that enhance digital privacy. Without privacy we do not have freedom. To check out our source code, visit https://www.github.com/Rezivure To learn more or see new updates, go to https://mygrid.app

About

MEO MATE

Features
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Welcome to MEO MATE: the free community-based app designed to connect dog lovers, support animal wellbeing, and make everyday life with dogs easier and more social. MEO MATE brings together dog owners, dog lovers, local services, and retailers in one platform where users can connect, support each other, and build meaningful relationships through dogs. Whether you are looking for a trusted sitter, a compatible playmate, co-parenting support, dog-friendly activities nearby, or simply more connection with fellow dog lovers, MEO MATE helps you discover the right people and services around you. Our platform blends the roles of consumer and provider, allowing users to both receive and offer support within their local dog community. WITH MEO MATE YOU CAN: Find trusted local dog sitters Arrange dog playdates and social meetups Discover compatible co-parenting matches Match based on behavior, needs, and energy level Chat before meeting in real life Explore relevant dog services nearby Discover local dog activities and events Keep track of vaccinations and medication Sell, buy, or gift products in the marketplace Customize your profile to find better matches Change your location when planning a trip or day out WHY DOG LOVERS CHOOSE MEO MATE: Completely free to use No commission fees Quick and easy profile setup Community-driven and wellbeing-focused Designed to create meaningful local connections Flexible support for both dogs and owners Relevant services and connections at the right moment MEO MATE is built to strengthen local communities through dogs, making it easier to connect, support one another, and improve wellbeing for both humans and animals. LOCATION Location helps you discover compatible dogs, services, and dog-friendly places nearby. Sharing your location is completely optional. During onboarding, you can choose "Enter location manually" and type any address instead of enabling GPS. If location services are disabled, you can still manually enter a location from your dashboard or search using a place name. MEO MATE remains fully functional without granting location access. PAYMENTS No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no digital content are sold. Two payment flows, both processed by Globadyme using an external card checkout, consistent with App Store Review Guideline 3.1.3(e) for goods and services consumed outside the app: Marketplace orders for physical products shipped to the user. Appreciation, an optional tip to a business after a real-world service. Users can always submit a rating without making a payment. CONTENT MODERATION AND SAFETY Profile biographies, listing text, and chat messages are filtered server-side against a profanity and slur blocklist before being stored. Users can report or block other users, listings, or messages from the relevant screens. Community Guidelines are available within the app in English and Dutch. ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY Creating an account is optional. You can explore MEO MATE in Guest Mode without signing up. If you create an account, you can permanently delete both your account and all associated data at any time through: Settings > Personal/Business Info > Delete Account Password confirmation is required before deletion. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are available both within the app and in App Store Connect. MEO MATE does not collect analytics or track users. Download MEO MATE and join the pack!

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
MEO MATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MEO MATE at none against Grid's 1. MEO MATE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Grid's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. MEO MATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 2 months, MEO MATE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid versus MEO MATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMEO MATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRezivure LLCMEO MATE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions1
  • Satellite Maps$4.991 Month
None

MEO MATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MEO MATE free?
MEO MATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or MEO MATE have ads?
Neither Grid nor MEO MATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or MEO MATE?
Grid ships an update every 2 months, and MEO MATE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 30, 2026 and MEO MATE on October 25, 2026.

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