Comparison

Same vs FriendMatch

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

FriendMatch

Features
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FriendMatch ist die App für alle, die neue Freundschaften suchen – nicht Dating, sondern echte Verbindungen. Entdecke Menschen in deiner Nähe Sieh dir Profile an, die zu deinen Interessen passen. FriendMatch zeigt dir, wie gut ihr zusammenpasst – basierend auf Hobbies und Persönlichkeit. Personality-Test Mach den einzigartigen Persönlichkeitstest und finde heraus, welcher Typ du bist. So findest du Menschen, die wirklich zu dir passen. Events & Pläne Erstelle spontane Events oder plane Treffen – vom Kaffee bis zum Konzert. Triff dich mit Gleichgesinnten in deiner Stadt. Matches & Chats Zeige Interesse, werde gematcht und schreibe direkt. Kein Stress, kein Druck – einfach locker kennenlernen. Pinwand & Gruppenfotos Teile Fotos von euren gemeinsamen Erlebnissen auf der Event-Pinwand. Mehrsprachig FriendMatch ist auf Deutsch, Englisch, Spanisch und Polnisch verfügbar. Kostenlos & unverbindlich – melde dich jetzt an und finde deinen FriendMatch!

Screenshots

Same3 screens
FriendMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Same at 3 against FriendMatch's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Same versus FriendMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSameFriendMatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBuenyamin OezcanMichael Auracher

In-app purchases

None

Same

No in-app purchases

None

FriendMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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