Comparison

Passby vs Met Connections

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

Head to head
About

Passby

Connect with people nearby in real-time based on shared interests. This app encourages face-to-face interactions by showing profiles of those within eyesight, which disappear when they leave. Express yourself through your passions and bio to spark genuine conversations.

Highlights
  • Discover users nearby in real-time
  • Uncover shared interests
  • Encourages face-to-face interaction
  • Personalized profile with passions and bio
  • Temporary profile visibility
  • Toggleable profile visibility
Features
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Discover - Find other users around you within eyesight and in real-time - Uncover what you have in common with those you cross paths with - whether it's a favorite sports team or a beloved author - - No user search and no chat feature - Passby encourages users to be approachable and social through candid, face-to-face interactions Express yourself - Represent who you are in a refreshing, more personal way to the real world around you - Show off your passions through interests and bio - Share details and tidbits to spark deeper conversations and connections Visibility - When a user leaves your vicinity, their profile disappears after a short period of time - Sharing is mutual - if you can see their profile, they can see your’s - Want to hide your profile? Toggle visibility on or off at any time

About

Met Connections

This app helps you discover and connect with relevant people at events, workspaces, and venues in real-time. It uses AI to suggest matches based on your goals and interests, facilitating meaningful professional and social relationships.

Highlights
  • AI-powered connection suggestions
  • Location-based networking
  • Event and venue discovery
  • Real-time chat and coordination
  • Privacy-focused visibility controls
  • Customizable role cards
Features
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Met – Smarter Networking, Real Connections, No Pre-Arranged Meetings Met filters through event attendees to suggest the most relevant connections based on your goals. Whether you're looking for business partners, clients, investors, or peers, Met makes networking more efficient by introducing you to the right people—live, in-person, at the event or spontaneously at the venues you work from. Nothing is pre-arranged. Met works in real-time, only in specific locations, allowing you to make meaningful connections as opportunities arise. Beyond events, you can also use Met to connect with people at coworking spaces, cafes, or airport lounges, helping you build both professional and social relationships in the spaces you frequent. Instead of navigating large crowds or making cold introductions, Met helps you connect with curated matches, eliminating the awkwardness of the approach. Find friends, network and make lifetime connections wherever you are. How It Works: Turn Visibility On – Met is location-based and works only when you're at an event or a supported venue. Create Your Role Cards – Define who you are and who you're looking to meet. Get AI-Powered Suggestions – Instantly see relevant people nearby based on mutual interests and goals. Send an Invite and Start a Conversation – Once accepted, a chat opens so you can coordinate where to meet. Privacy First – While chatting, your visibility automatically turns off so you can focus on the conversation. Keep the Connection Going – Share contact info if you want to stay in touch. Make the most of every event and workspace with smarter, more meaningful connections—live and in real time. Download Met and start networking with purpose.

Screenshots

Passby4 screens
Met Connections3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Met Connections at 15.1 against Passby's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Passby against 5.0 for Met Connections. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Passby versus Met Connections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassbyMet Connections
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndrew HarmonMetConnections Inc.

Customer experience

Passby

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Met Connections

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Passby

No in-app purchases

None

Met Connections

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passby free?
Passby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Met Connections free?
Met Connections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Passby or Met Connections?
Passby and Met Connections are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Passby or Met Connections have ads?
Neither Passby nor Met Connections shows ads.

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