Ripple Social vs Céilí
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ripple Social
Discover and create social events in Sydney. Connect with people based on shared interests and mutual friends, moving beyond random matching. Explore local happenings and plan your own hangouts.
- Discover curated social experiences
- Create your own hangouts
- Connect through shared interests
- Explore local happenings
- Meet people with mutual friends
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Features: Join events - Discover curated social experiences happening around Sydney Create plans - Start your own hangouts from spontaneous drinks to weekend adventures Connect with people - Meet through shared interests and mutual friends, not random matching Discover Sydney - See what's happening in your area that's worth your time
Céilí
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Céilí is the community noticeboard built for people in Australia — whether you just landed, you're on a working holiday visa, or you've been here for years. find a room, pick up a job, buy and sell gear, discover events, and connect with the community — all in one place. Post listings for rooms, sublets, jobs, cars, items for sale, services and events. Browse regional work opportunities across Australia. Ask questions, share tips, and chat directly with other members. All posts are reviewed before going live to keep the community safe and spam-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ripple Social at none against Céilí's shown. Céilí's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Ripple Social ships an update every 2 weeks, Céilí every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Ripple Social | Céilí |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isaac Joshi | James Pomeroy |
In-app purchases
Ripple Social
No in-app purchases
Céilí
No in-app purchases
