Frith vs Koinē
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frith
Discover people in your social universe through your existing connections. This app maps your social network, allowing you to find individuals based on shared interests and mutual acquaintances. It offers a unique way to connect without strangers or algorithms.
- Connection-based discovery
- Grid-based social map
- AI-powered search
- Customizable profiles
- Request and messaging system
- Block and report functionality
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Frith [frith]: An Old English word symbolizing peace, protection, and mutual care within a community. We’re all looking for our Frith—someone to love, to date, friends to hang with, people to help you land that dream job. Maybe you just moved to a new city and need a roommate. The cool thing about being human is that, somehow, we really are all connected—through activities, interests, music… but mostly through people. Frith taps into that magic by helping you discover people in your orbit through your own connections: friends, family, acquaintances, coworkers—everyone you know. Discover the world in your orbit—one connection at a time. Frith isn’t a dating app. It’s not a friend-finder either. It’s something bigger. A grid-based map of your social universe—made up of your actual connections and the people they're connected to. Everyone you see is linked to you in some way. The more people you connect with, the larger your orbit becomes. And from there? The possibilities are endless. No swiping. No strangers. No algorithms deciding who you are. Frith only shows you real people connected to your world—whether that’s someone in your contacts, someone who requested to connect, or someone linked to someone you’ve already connected with. All visible on a simple grid, sorted by who’s closest to you. Request, connect, and expand your orbit Send connection requests to people you see. If they accept, you’ll both unlock messaging—and your orbit instantly expands to include everyone they’re connected to. Customize your profile Upload 4–6 photos and tell your story. Add your bio, activities, status, interests, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, pronouns, gender, hometown, and more. No intentions, only yours. Use your orbit, your way. Whether you're looking for a date, a roommate, a new friend, or just someone who understands you, Frith lets you decide how to connect—without forcing you into a label. Messages and requests, all in one place Inbox includes two tabs: • Requests – where you can accept or decline connection requests • Messages – where you can talk to your existing connections Block and report anytime You’re always in control. You can block or report anyone from your orbit instantly—and just as easily unblock if you ever change your mind. Frith is free Frith is completely free to use. No subscriptions, no paywalls—just an ever-growing web of people around you. Premium features will come in the future. Why Frith? Frith isn’t about collecting strangers or swiping for hours. It’s about finding the people already woven into the fabric of your world. No labels. No assumptions. Just connection—real, wild, unexpected connection. Whether you're searching for love, friends, collaborators, or someone to crash with in your next city, Frith is your guide. Frith is as wild as the universe. It might sound confusing at first, but that’s the magic—it mirrors life. A mystical, magical journey through your ever-expanding world. Find your Frith today.
Koinē
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Koiné gathers your people in real life. You know the plan that dies in the group chat? Forty messages, no decision, nobody goes. Koiné exists so that plan actually happens. SAY IT LIKE YOU'D SAY IT Speak or type the idea the way you would to a friend: "thai + a slow walk, thursday-ish, my book club." Koiné drafts the gathering for you, with spot suggestions near you that fit the plan. Add a photo for the vibe if you have one. ONE LINK, EVERYONE IN Share a single invite link anywhere: text it, DM it, or post it to your story. Friends open it, see the plan, and RSVP in seconds. You can pick people to invite straight from your contacts, which never leave your device. Share a single invite link anywhere: text it, DM it, post it to your story, or show a QR code in person. DECIDE TOGETHER Offer a few times and let the crew vote. Watch the momentum build as people commit. When it settles, the plan lands on everyone's calendar. SHOW UP The gathering page follows the moment: the details you need before the day, a day-of view when it matters, and the wrap-up after. Push notifications keep everyone posted when things change, and the exact address is shared with the people who are actually going. Koiné is for the plans that deserve better than a group chat. Fewer threads, more tables.
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Verdict
Frith and Koinē are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Frith ships an update every 2 weeks, Koinē weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frith | Koinē |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fonberg Technologies, LLC | HyperLocal Technologies Corp |
In-app purchases
Frith
No in-app purchases
Koinē
No in-app purchases









