Colo Meetups vs Maitri by Mandala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Colo Meetups
Discover and join curated small-group events like coffee meetups, game nights, and weekend outings. The app handles all planning and logistics, allowing you to simply show up and enjoy. Connect with new people in groups of 4-6 matched by your preferences.
- Curated small-group events
- Groups of 4-6 matched by preferences
- Reservations and logistics handled
- Built-in group chat
- Customizable event preferences
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Colo Meetups makes it easy to meet new people through curated small-group events—no awkward planning, just good times. Why you’ll love it • More than just dinners — think coffee meetups, game nights, and fun weekend outings • Groups of 4–6 matched by vibe, location, and preferences • Reservations & logistics handled for you, just show up and enjoy • Group chat built in, so you’re not meeting total strangers How it works 1. Set your preferences (distance, budget, interests, group size) 2. Pick cities and dates that work for you 3. Get matched to your ideal group and we take care of the planning 4. Show up and enjoy — food, fun, or something new Say goodbye to FOMO and hello to spontaneous plans, great company, and unforgettable memories. Download Colo Meetups and discover your next favorite plan!
Maitri by Mandala
This app offers a private social space focused on meaningful conversations and connections. Create exclusive groups for trusted individuals, share updates, and engage in discussions without the distractions of typical social media feeds.
- Private circles for trusted groups
- Quieter social feed experience
- One-to-one conversations
- Reactions, comments, polls, and quizzes
- Daily puzzles including Sudoku
- Customizable profiles
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Maitri is a social space designed around people and conversations that matter. Create private circles for friends, family, and communities. Share updates, have one-to-one conversations, react and comment on posts, and stay connected without the noise of a traditional social feed. Maitri includes: • Private circles for people you trust • A quieter social feed • One-to-one conversations • Reactions, comments, polls, and quizzes • Curated companion posts and daily discoveries • Daily puzzles including 6×6 Sudoku • Notifications for conversations and activity • Customizable profiles Maitri is built around a simple idea: social technology can help people stay connected without demanding all of their attention. Stay close to your people. Share what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maitri by Mandala at 5.0 against Colo Meetups's 4.7. Colo Meetups's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maitri by Mandala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Colo Meetups ships an update every 4 days, Maitri by Mandala every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Colo Meetups | Maitri by Mandala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Colomeetups, LLC | PRADEEP KUMAR KANDALA |
Customer experience
Colo Meetups
Maitri by Mandala
In-app purchases
Colo Meetups
No in-app purchases
Maitri by Mandala
No in-app purchases









