AniMates vs Kindnest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AniMates
Connect with fellow anime enthusiasts through local meetups and events. Discover or create gatherings, from casual hangouts to convention groups, and build your community. Earn points to unlock exclusive features and expand your network.
- Discover local anime meetups
- Create custom events
- Connect with fans
- Join convention groups
- Earn Power Level points
- Unlock exclusive features
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AniMates is a community for anime fans to meet, explore, connect, and share real-world experiences. Discover local meetups, explore AniStops around your city, create your own events, and connect with people who share your interests — from casual coffee hangouts to anime movie nights, conventions, and everyday places worth discovering. Whether you're heading to a comic con, exploring a new city, or just looking to meet fellow fans, AniMates makes it easy to turn shared interests into real connections. Discover & Join Events Find anime-inspired meetups happening near you: - Coffee meetups, group hangouts, and watch parties - Convention groups and local anime events - Casual outings with people who share your interests Explore Your City with AniStops - Turn your city into part of the AniMates experience: - Discover AniStops at real-world places around you - Check in at cherry blossom trees and earn Power Level - Vote on whether each spot is best for Meets, Dates, or Anime - Share photos on each AniStop’s Photo Wall and leave your mark - Explore alongside the AniMates character as you discover new places Create Your Own Meetups Host events your way: - Plan small hangouts or large group meetups - Set preferences for who can join - Build your own community around your favorite anime Build Your Community Connect with others through shared experiences: - Meet new people at events - Stay connected with those you meet - Grow your network within the anime community Level Up Your Experience Build your presence across AniMates: - Earn Power Level through events, AniStop check-ins, and community activity - Grow your level as you explore, meet people, and participate - Unlock exclusive features and perks as your Power Level grows - Show your involvement across the AniMates community Explore Beyond Your City Traveling to a convention or visiting a new place? - Discover events in other locations - Join groups before you arrive - Meet people wherever you go AniMates is designed to bring people together through shared interests, real experiences, and community. Download now and start connecting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://animatesapp.com/privacy
Kindnest
Connect with neighbors to exchange unused items locally. Declutter your home and foster a giving culture within your community. Browse, claim, and share goods easily.
- Members-only community
- Local item exchange
- Browse and claim items
- Share goods with neighbors
- Declutter home
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Kindnest is a members-only community marketplace where unused items find a second life. Browse, claim, and share items locally with your neighbors. Declutter your home, help someone nearby, and build a culture of giving — all from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kindnest at 5.0 against AniMates's 4.2. Kindnest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. AniMates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kindnest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kindnest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AniMates's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kindnest's.
AniMates ships an update fortnightly, Kindnest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AniMates | Kindnest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GX Studios LLC | Zlato Technolabs |
Customer experience
AniMates
Kindnest
In-app purchases
AniMates
- AniMates Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- AniMates Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
- Premium Cooldown Reset$0.99
- Cooldown Reset$2.99
Kindnest
No in-app purchases
