Comparison

Throw vs Dovio

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

Head to head
About

Throw

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□Throw A quiet, text-only social network. No ads. No algorithms. No photos. Just words. Throw is a minimal social network built for people who want to write, read, and connect through text. If you feel tired of noisy social media, endless scrolling, and algorithm-driven feeds, Throw offers a different kind of space. A slower, quieter place where words matter again. □Why Throw is different Most social networks are built to maximize attention. Throw is built to protect words. Here you won’t find: • Ads competing for your attention • Algorithm-driven feeds • Viral content chasing impressions • Photo or video posts Instead, you’ll find a simple place where writing comes first. □A social network for writers and readers Throw is designed for people who enjoy expressing themselves through words. A single sentence can reach someone. A short thought can stay with someone. Sometimes a few words are enough. □No algorithm. You decide what to read. On Throw, nothing decides for you. There is no recommendation engine manipulating your feed. You choose: • what you read • who you follow • when you write Social media, without the manipulation. □A simple world of text Throw only allows text posts. No photos. No videos. No filters. This creates something rare on the internet today: space. Space between words. Space for thought. Space for quiet connection. □A calmer, safer environment Because Throw does not allow images or algorithmic feeds, it avoids many of the problems common on modern social media. No shocking thumbnails. No engagement traps. Just people sharing words. □A small subscription to keep it quiet Throw uses a small subscription (¥200/month). This helps keep the platform free from ads and attention-driven incentives. Even without subscribing, you can still write private posts visible only to yourself. Start by writing something just for you. □Who Throw is for Throw is for people who: • feel tired of modern social media • enjoy writing and reading words • want slower, calmer online spaces • want a safer environment for younger users □A quiet place for words Throw isn’t fast. It isn’t loud. It isn’t designed to go viral. But sometimes, a single line can reach someone. And that’s enough.

About

Dovio

Features
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見知らぬ誰かと、手紙でつながる。 Dovioは、あなたのメッセージがランダムな誰かに届く、不思議な文通アプリです。 【こんな人におすすめ】 ・誰かに気持ちを伝えたいけど、相手を選ぶのが難しい ・見知らぬ人との偶然のつながりを楽しみたい ・日常のひとことを、誰かに届けたい 【特徴】 ・送ったメッセージはランダムな誰かに届く ・返信が来たらチャットスレッドが始まる ・ポイント制でスパムを抑制(初期50pt・送信-3pt・返信+1pt) ・性別・年代・エリアでプロフィール設定可能 【安心の設計】 ・不適切な内容は自動フィルタリング ・ブロック・通報機能あり ・運営による監視体制

Screenshots

Dovio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dovio at none against Throw's 1. Dovio also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Throw sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Dovio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Throw versus Dovio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowDovio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKAZUSHI KITAZAWAYuya Tanaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Throw

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン(月額)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Dovio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throw free?
Throw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dovio free?
Dovio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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