Comparison

Same vs Strictly Friendly

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

Strictly Friendly

Discover platonic friends nearby based on shared interests and social styles. Connect through messaging, join or host local activities, and engage with a community feed. Prioritizes safety with verification and reporting tools.

Highlights
  • Profile based on interests and social style
  • Discover nearby platonic connections
  • Join or host real-life activities
  • Messaging and connection tools
  • Community feed for posts and events
  • Live audio/video rooms
Features
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Strictly Friendly helps you find your next real-life friend. This is a platonic friendship app, not a dating app. Match with people based on shared interests, lifestyle, and how you actually like to socialize, then take it offline at events, hangouts, and local activities. What you can do • Build a profile around interests, availability, and social style • Discover people nearby who want friendship, not romance • Join or host activities and meet in real life • Message, connect, and stay in touch with people you click with • Follow a community feed of posts from people and events you care about • Go live or join audio/video rooms when friends are hanging out Safety and trust • Email, phone, and identity verification for a trusted community • Designed for adults seeking non-romantic connection • Report and block tools, plus community guidelines Strictly Bucks Strictly Bucks is an in-app currency you can use for extras on the platform. You can earn or purchase Bucks; they are not cash and are not transferable outside the app. Strictly Friendly is for people who want friends, hangouts, and a real social life

Screenshots

Same3 screens
Strictly Friendly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strictly Friendly at every 2 days against Same's every 2 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Same ships an update every 2 weeks, Strictly Friendly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Same versus Strictly Friendly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSameStrictly Friendly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB89 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBuenyamin OezcanStrictly Friendly

In-app purchases

None

Same

No in-app purchases

None

Strictly Friendly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Same free?
Same is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strictly Friendly free?
Strictly Friendly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Same or Strictly Friendly have ads?
Neither Same nor Strictly Friendly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Same or Strictly Friendly?
Same ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strictly Friendly every 2 days. Most recently, Same was updated on October 25, 2026 and Strictly Friendly on October 31, 2026.

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