Comparison

Kachpa vs Dear Stranger...

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

Head to head
About

Kachpa

Features
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Kachpa is a simple challenge tracker designed to help you build discipline and stay consistent over time. Create personal challenges, track your progress, and maintain streaks — without distractions, notifications overload, or social pressure. The name Kachpa comes from the Kyrgyz language and means “Don’t run.” It’s a reminder to face challenges directly and not quit when things get difficult. What you can do with Kachpa • Create your own challenges • Track daily progress • Build and maintain streaks • See what’s in progress and what you’ve completed • Stay focused on consistency, not perfection Designed for focus Kachpa keeps everything simple. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Whether you’re building habits, testing your discipline, or challenging yourself to grow — Kachpa helps you stay on track. Don’t run. Do it.

About

Dear Stranger...

Features
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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 — just good food and real conversation. How it works: • Browse upcoming events in your city and reserve your spot • We match you into a small, hand-picked group • The venue is revealed on the day of the event • Show up, meet your table, and let the evening unfold • Leave an anonymous letter for another table — and read the one left for you Why people love it: • Meet people you'd never cross paths with otherwise • Small groups, carefully matched — never a crowd • Earn points every time you show up and unlock a free seat • Friendly, safe, and judgement-free New in town, tired of the same faces, or just curious? Pull up a chair — your next favorite story starts at the table. See you there.

Screenshots

Kachpa4 screens
Dear Stranger...4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dear Stranger... at Free against Kachpa's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Dear Stranger... is free to download; Kachpa costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kachpa ships an update every 10 days, Dear Stranger... fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Kachpa versus Dear Stranger...: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKachpaDear Stranger...
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperRuslan TokochevMarko Trifunovic

In-app purchases

None

Kachpa

No in-app purchases

None

Dear Stranger...

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kachpa free?
Kachpa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Stranger... free?
Dear Stranger... is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kachpa or Dear Stranger... have ads?
Neither Kachpa nor Dear Stranger... shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kachpa or Dear Stranger...?
Kachpa ships an update every 10 days, and Dear Stranger... fortnightly. Most recently, Kachpa was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dear Stranger... on November 9, 2026.

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