Handzhake vs Venlig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handzhake
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Imagine a world: ...where you always know the real identity and trustworthiness of the person at the other end regardless of which online platform you use. ...where you set the minimum information criteria for the people you engage with whether it is for a temporary or permanent relation – and whether it is for personal or business use. ...where you have full control over what information you are sharing, with who – and with the ability to stop sharing instantly. ...where your phone book is always updated even if your contacts change their phone number, address or email. You are in charge. Welcome to Handzhake. How Handzhake works: - Create your profile by using your local eID service (e.g. MitID for Denmark, BankID for Sweden etc.) within a minute. - Use preset or custom “cards” (like a business card) to quickly create relations where you both agree on which information to share (e.g. phone number, e-mail, home address, social media links etc – and possibly personal information like age, relationship status and children names etc.). All information sharing is always based on a fully consensual “show me yours and I’ll show you mine”-policy. - All active relations are automatically synchronized to your contact database so that you never have to update a phone number, address, email etc again. Instead of providing your new phone number to all your contacts, just change it in Handzhake and all your contacts will be updated instantly. - Use the “Nearby” feature to connect with people in close proximity whether you are at a meeting, conference, dinner, date etc. - Rate your relations (and be rated) on different parameters with the ability to use or request those ratings across other online platforms - Let your future friends, trading or dating partners know who you are and how you are rated at first contact and skip the initial, time-consuming trust-build phase – and limit the number of human disappointments by setting your own criterias for whom you interact with.
Venlig
Discover and create local events to connect with people in real life. Find or organize meetups for hobbies, family activities, or casual gatherings. Focuses on genuine connections over online metrics.
- Discover nearby events
- Create custom events
- Filter by distance and preferences
- Kid-friendly and pet-friendly options
- In-event chat for coordination
- Focus on real-world connections
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Venlig helps you meet people in real life — effortlessly. Whether you’re new in town, looking for workout partners, want playdates for the kids, or simply crave more real-world connection, Venlig makes it easy to find and join local events that match your interests. How it works: • Discover nearby events – from coffee meetups to sports sessions, creative jams, and family activities. • Create your own – set your event’s name, place, and vibe. Decide if it’s kid-friendly, pet-friendly, or low-energy for shy or socially anxious users. • Meet people who fit – filter by distance, age, or preferences and connect instantly. • Chat safely within each event to coordinate and get to know others before you meet. Venlig isn’t about followers or likes – it’s about shared moments. We believe friendships grow from small steps: a walk, a talk, a shared laugh. Venlig helps you take those steps easily, safely, and on your terms. Built for everyone: • Individuals who want to find friends or hobbies • Parents looking for family-friendly activities • Pet owners wanting companions for walks • Anyone who wants to feel less alone and more connected Be part of something real. Be Venlig.
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Verdict
Handzhake and Venlig 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.
Handzhake ships an update fortnightly, Venlig every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handzhake | Venlig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Progressisio ApS | Jesper Mosegaard |
In-app purchases
Handzhake
No in-app purchases
Venlig
No in-app purchases









