Comparison

Monnett vs Hespr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monnett

A social network focused on connecting with friends through chronological feeds and private messaging. It emphasizes privacy and human connection over algorithmic engagement, requiring users to invite friends to foster a genuine community.

Highlights
  • Chronological feed
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Discover people nearby or worldwide
  • Membership verification
  • No addictive algorithms
Features
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Remember when social media was social? Monnett is a social network for friends, powered by Memberships, not surveillance. No addictive algorithm. No tracking you to decide what you see. Your feed stays chronological, so you always see the people you chose to follow. Membership shows others that you’re a verified human and that you support a social network made for people, not bots. • Share photos, videos and everyday moments. • Discover new people nearby or worldwide when you choose. • Chat privately with end-to-end encrypted messaging. More than 100,000 people have already joined Monnett. No surveillance. No algorithm deciding what you see. No business model built around keeping you addicted. Made in Europe. Made for humans. Simple. Private. Social again. To really try Monnett, sign up and invite 3 friends. Social media is better when your people are there. Welcome to Monnett. We're working to help keep our communities safe across the Monnett platform. You can read more about our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy below. Terms of Service: https://monnett.social/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://monnett.social/privacy-policy/

About

Hespr

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Hespr helps you meet people where you already are. Instead of matching with random people across a city, Hespr is built around shared context. When you are out at a venue, you can see who else is there, discover who is going, and connect with people who are actually part of the same scene. Use Hespr to: meet people at the same venue as you discover nearby venues and events see where the energy is before making plans make going out feel more social, natural, and intentional Hespr is designed for real-world connection first. The goal is simple: help you meet the right people in the right place, at the right time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monnett4 screens
Hespr4 screens

Verdict

The call

Monnett and Hespr are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monnett sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hespr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monnett ships an update every 2 weeks, Hespr weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Monnett versus Hespr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonnettHespr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developermonnet.socialHespr Social Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monnett

Subscriptions4
  • Monnett Membership (Monthly)14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monnett Membership Plus (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Monnett Membership (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Monnett Membership Plus (Annual)$69.991 Year
4 purchases

Hespr

Subscriptions4
  • Hespr Glow Weekly$9.007 Days
  • Monthly$27.001 Month
  • 3 Months$52.993 Months
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  • Yearly$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Monnett free?
Monnett is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hespr free?
Hespr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monnett or Hespr have ads?
Neither Monnett nor Hespr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monnett or Hespr?
Monnett ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hespr weekly. Most recently, Monnett was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hespr on November 5, 2026.

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