Comparison

Monnett vs A Common Ground

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

A Common Ground

Connect with others who share similar life experiences for peer support. Find communities, engage in meaningful conversations, and access wellness tools. This platform is designed for understanding and connection, offering a space for real stories and real support.

Highlights
  • Connect with shared experiences
  • Support groups for various challenges
  • Private one-on-one messaging
  • Community feed for sharing
  • Mood check-ins and wellness tracking
  • Private journaling with voice features
  • Access to wellness tools
Features
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A Common Ground is a peer-support community built around one simple idea: sometimes the person who understands you best is someone who has been through something similar. Connect with people based on shared life experiences, find supportive communities, and have meaningful conversations in a space designed around understanding and connection. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND Discover people with shared experiences and use compatibility matching to find meaningful connections. SUPPORT GROUPS Join communities centered around life experiences and challenges, including grief and loss, family struggles, stress, relationships, parenting, work challenges, recovery, and more. PRIVATE MESSAGING Build genuine connections through one-on-one conversations with other members of the community. COMMUNITY FEED Share your story, ask questions, celebrate victories, talk about struggles, and encourage others. MOOD CHECK-INS Keep track of how you're feeling and view patterns over time to better understand your personal wellness journey. PRIVATE JOURNAL Reflect on your thoughts and experiences with personal journal entries and available voice features. WELLNESS TOOLS Access supportive tools designed to encourage reflection, relaxation, coping, and positive habits. A Common Ground is about real people, real stories, and real support. You don't have to go through everything alone. A Common Ground provides peer support and general wellness tools and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or emergency services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monnett4 screens
A Common Ground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A Common Ground at 5.0 against Monnett's 3.7. Monnett's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monnett sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and A Common Ground sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Common Ground holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monnett ships an update every 2 weeks, A Common Ground every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monnett versus A Common Ground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonnettA Common Ground
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB91 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developermonnet.socialJoseph Hogan

Customer experience

Monnett

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral22.9%
Negative40.0%

A Common Ground

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
6 purchases

A Common Ground

Subscriptions6
  • Plus Access$7.991 Month
  • Premium Access$12.991 Month
  • Family Access$24.991 Month
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  • Plus Access$69.991 Year
  • Premium Access$119.991 Year
  • Family Access$219.991 Year

Questions

Is Monnett free?
Monnett is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Common Ground free?
A Common Ground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monnett or A Common Ground?
A Common Ground is rated higher. Monnett averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while A Common Ground averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Monnett or A Common Ground have ads?
Neither Monnett nor A Common Ground shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monnett or A Common Ground?
Monnett ships an update every 2 weeks, and A Common Ground every 9 days. Most recently, Monnett was updated on November 8, 2026 and A Common Ground on October 31, 2026.

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