# Away Message vs SoSEEmless

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Away Message at none against SoSEEmless's 4. Away Message also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). SoSEEmless's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoSEEmless sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Away Message asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Away Message against 5.0 for SoSEEmless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Away Message has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Away Message ships an update every 8 days, SoSEEmless every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Away Message | SoSEEmless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away-message-status-sharing/id6757088514/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soseemless/id6761118008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Colin Weir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819364334) | [SEEmless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887862481) |

## What reviewers say

### Away Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away-message-status-sharing/id6757088514)

Share your current activity or availability with friends through temporary digital notes. Add locations, photos, or music to your updates, which automatically disappear after a set time. Connect privately with a unique code to keep your circle informed.

**Highlights:** Expiring status updates (30 min - 24 hours), Customizable themes, fonts, and layouts, Location, photo, and music sharing, Private connections via shareable codes, Scrapbook-style note design, Emoji reactions on status cards

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoSEEmless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soseemless/id6761118008)

Discover and connect with people you encounter in real life using Bluetooth proximity detection. This platform focuses on real-world interactions and shared environments, transforming everyday moments into opportunities for connection without traditional matchmaking.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth proximity detection, Real-world encounter connections, Privacy-focused visibility controls, Designed for events and communities, No swiping or traditional matchmaking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Standard | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Away Message free?

Away Message is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoSEEmless free?

SoSEEmless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Away Message or SoSEEmless?

Away Message and SoSEEmless are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Away Message or SoSEEmless have ads?

Neither Away Message nor SoSEEmless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Away Message or SoSEEmless?

Away Message ships an update every 8 days, and SoSEEmless every 11 days. Most recently, Away Message was updated on October 15, 2026 and SoSEEmless on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*