New vs Dear Stranger...
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
New
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After dedicated work and passion, New Now is finally live! Built for the curious minds of Novi Sad, this app brings the cityβs pulse to your fingertips. From live music and art exhibitions to pop-up events and cultural discoveries, New Now gathers everything in one place, so you always know whatβs happening, right now. β’ Stay in the Loop. No more searching across different platforms. Events big and small, hidden gems or well-known favorites, we bring them all together, in real time. β’ No Accounts, No Hassle. Simple, intuitive, and open to everyone. No sign-ups, no barriers, just instant access to whatβs happening right now. β’ Tailored to Your Rhythm. Whether you love early morning festivals or late-night sets, New Now is designed to fit your way of exploring the city. β’ Built with the Community, for the Community. More than just an app, this is a movement. We listen, adapt, and grow with you. Your feedback and ideas help shape what comes next. β’ Jump In and Explore. Download the app and start discovering Novi Sad, like never before.
Dear Stranger...
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Dear Stranger is the easiest way to meet new people in real life. Pick an event, book your seat, and we'll sit you at a table with a handful of interesting strangers. No swiping, no small-talk pressure β just good food and real conversation. How it works: β’ Browse upcoming events in your city and reserve your spot β’ We match you into a small, hand-picked group β’ The venue is revealed on the day of the event β’ Show up, meet your table, and let the evening unfold β’ Leave an anonymous letter for another table β and read the one left for you Why people love it: β’ Meet people you'd never cross paths with otherwise β’ Small groups, carefully matched β never a crowd β’ Earn points every time you show up and unlock a free seat β’ Friendly, safe, and judgement-free New in town, tired of the same faces, or just curious? Pull up a chair β your next favorite story starts at the table. See you there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dear Stranger... at every 10 days against New's every 3 weeks. New's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
New ships an update every 3 weeks, Dear Stranger... every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New | Dear Stranger... |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New Now doo | Marko Trifunovic |
In-app purchases
New
No in-app purchases
Dear Stranger...
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do New or Dear Stranger... have ads?
Which is updated more often, New or Dear Stranger...?
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