Pluc vs Pingverse Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pluc
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Pluc is a next-generation social platform designed to revolutionize how people connect and interact. With the worldβs first voice comment feature, Pluc makes conversations more authentic and engaging. Why Pluc? Voice Comments β Say it, donβt just type it! Personalized Content Feed β Discover what truly interests you. Seamless & Intuitive Design β A smooth, user-friendly experience. Real Conversations β Engage with others in a more meaningful way. Join thousands of users redefining social engagement. Download Pluc now and experience the future of online conversations!
Pingverse Connect
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Call. Chat. Travel. Meet. β all in one app. Pingverse Connect brings low-cost international calling, travel data, private messaging, voice and video calls, and group meetings together in one simple experience. Whether you're calling family abroad, traveling with an eSIM, joining a team meeting, or catching up face to face, Connect gives you more ways to stay connected. TRAVEL PASS β DATA + CALLS IN ONE BUNDLE Going abroad? A Pingverse Travel Pass combines mobile data with calling credit, so you can stay online and call regular mobile and landline numbers while you travel. One purchase. Data + calls. No roaming surprises. Travel Pass options are available for destinations and regions including North America, Japan, the UK, UAE, Africa, Europe, and more. INTERNATIONAL CALLING FROM 1Β’/MIN Call mobile and landline numbers in 190+ countries and regions with transparent pay-as-you-go rates. See the rate for your destination before you dial. New users receive a welcome calling credit β no card required. Connect Plus and Pro subscribers also receive included monthly calling minutes to select destinations. ESIM DATA PLANS FOR 190+ COUNTRIES AND REGIONS Stay connected while you travel without swapping physical SIM cards. Browse data plans by destination, choose the plan that works for your trip, and activate your eSIM when you're ready. - Data-only travel plans - No physical SIM required - Easy activation - Plans for destinations around the world - App-to-app calls continue to work using your data connection PRIVATE 1:1 MESSAGING Message friends, family, and contacts privately from Connect. One-to-one chats are protected with end-to-end encryption, helping keep your conversations private. Send text, photos, links, and more while staying connected across devices and borders. VOICE & VIDEO CALLS Make clear app-to-app voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Connect users can call each other without international calling charges. HD video is available with Connect Plus and Pro. VIDEO ROOMS Meet with friends, families, teams, study groups, and communities. Create a room, start instantly, schedule ahead, or share a meeting code or link so others can join. Connect Plus and Pro unlock larger rooms and longer meetings. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Connect is designed around straightforward communication and user privacy. - No ads - No sale of your personal data - No third-party advertising trackers - End-to-end encrypted 1:1 chat BUILT FOR - Travelers who need data and calling abroad - International families staying connected across borders - Remote teams and communities using chat, calls, and video rooms - Anyone who wants straightforward communication without surprise charges CONNECT PLUS & PRO Connect Plus β $4.99/month: unlock additional calling minutes, HD video, larger rooms, and longer meetings. Connect Pro β $14.99/month: get even larger rooms, longer meetings, additional included calling minutes, HD video, and priority support. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage subscriptions in Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions. Wallet top-ups, Travel Passes, and travel eSIMs are one-time purchases. Privacy Policy: https://pingverse.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://pingverse.com/legal/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pingverse Connect at none against Pluc's shown. Pluc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pluc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pingverse Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pluc | Pingverse Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ndivhuwo Vhuatsha | Pingverse |
In-app purchases
Pluc
- 30 Plus Coins$0.99
- 50 Pluc Coins$1.99
- 100 Pluc Coins$4.99
Pingverse Connect
- 5 Calling Credits$7.99
- 10 Calling Credits$14.99
- 25 Calling Credits$36.99
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- 50 Calling Credits$72.99
- 100 Calling Credits$144.99









