Comparison

Same vs Elbsociety

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

Head to head
About

Same

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Moving to a new city or having niche hobbies can make it hard to meet like-minded people. Our app makes it easy to find genuine friendships based on shared interests — nothing more, nothing less. This is not a dating app. There’s no swiping, no flirting pressure, and no awkward expectations. The focus is entirely on connecting people who enjoy the same things and want to make new friends. How does it work? 1. Create a simple profile with just your name, age, and one photo 2. Choose up to 10 hobbies from a curated list 3. Enter your ZIP code to discover people with shared interests nearby 4. Chat only with users who share at least one hobby with you 5. Meet up naturally around activities you already love Same is made for real connections: Whether you’ve just moved, want to expand your social circle, or are passionate about hobbies that are a bit out of the ordinary, this app helps you meet people who truly get you. Discover and join events: Browse local events based on your interests or join meetups created by other users in your area. From casual hangouts to group activities, meeting new friends has never felt more natural. Key Features: • Interest-based matching (not appearance-based) • No dating, no swiping, no pressure • Location-based discovery using your ZIP code • Minimal, privacy-focused profiles • Chat only with people who share your hobbies • Explore and join nearby events If you’re looking for meaningful friendships, shared experiences, and real-life connections — you’re in the right place: Get Same.

About

Elbsociety

Features
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Gemeinsam entdecken, erleben und verbinden. Elbsociety ist deine lokale soziale Plattform, um Events zu entdecken, neue Leute kennenzulernen und echte Treffen in deiner Stadt zu organisieren. Egal, ob du Lust auf ein gemütliches Feierabendbier hast, Leute für sportliche Aktivitäten suchst oder einfach wissen willst, was am Wochenende in deiner Nähe passiert – Elbsociety bringt die Community direkt zu dir. Leute in der Umgebung finden Finde heraus, wer gerade online ist und in deiner direkten Nachbarschaft nach Anschluss sucht. Mit unserer Distanz-Anzeige verpasst du nie wieder spannende Menschen vor deiner Haustür. Events entdecken & erstellen Lass dich inspirieren und trete offenen Treffen bei oder erstelle in wenigen Sekunden dein eigenes Event. Von der kleinen Kaffeerunde bis zum großen Grillabend – lerne ganz unkompliziert Leute mit den gleichen Interessen kennen. Direktnachrichten & Event-Chats Tausche dich unkompliziert aus! Jedes Event hat automatisch seinen eigenen Gruppen-Chat zur perfekten Planung. Teile Momente und Fotos direkt in der App. Werde Teil von Elbsociety und entdecke deine Stadt neu. Lade die App jetzt herunter und lerne noch heute großartige Menschen kennen!

Screenshots

Same3 screens
Elbsociety4 screens

Verdict

The call

Same and Elbsociety are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Same versus Elbsociety: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSameElbsociety
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBuenyamin OezcanJulian Hinxlage

In-app purchases

None

Same

No in-app purchases

None

Elbsociety

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Same free?
Same is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elbsociety free?
Elbsociety is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Same or Elbsociety have ads?
Neither Same nor Elbsociety shows ads.

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