NearPass vs Dovio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NearPass
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Connect with people around you, no internet needed. NearPass is a brand new way to chat with people nearby using Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct — no internet connection required. Radar to find people nearby: Open the app and see NearPass users around you on a real-time radar. Tap anyone to start chatting instantly. No internet needed: Powered by Apple's Multipeer Connectivity — works via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct. Perfect for festivals, off-grid areas, or anywhere with no signal. Stay anonymous: No account registration needed. Just set a display name and avatar and you're ready to go. Your safety matters: Block and report any user you feel uncomfortable with.
Dovio
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Dovio at 3 against NearPass's —. Dovio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NearPass | Dovio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KOICHI TAKAHASHI | Yuya Tanaka |
In-app purchases
NearPass
No in-app purchases
Dovio
No in-app purchases








