Piips vs SHRWD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Piips
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Piips is a hyperlocal social network. Post to the people around you, discover what’s happening nearby, and stay connected to the places and communities that matter to you — wherever you are. No algorithm. No ads. No performance. Just your local world in real time.
SHRWD
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SHRWD is the social network built on real connections. No algorithm. No strangers. No endless scrolling. Just the people who actually matter — and the ones they brought with them. Every member was invited by someone they know. You can see exactly how everyone is connected, all the way back to the beginning. Post photos. Follow friends. See your network grow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SHRWD at 3 against Piips's 1. SHRWD also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Piips ships an update weekly, SHRWD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Piips | SHRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Piips | Justin Hess |
In-app purchases
Piips
No in-app purchases
SHRWD
No in-app purchases
