TryMe vs Ontheside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TryMe
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TryMe is Truth or Dare for your group chat. Play every day with friends in other cities, or pass the phone around at a party tonight. TRUTH OR DARE, EVERY DAY Each round, one friend writes a truth and a dare for someone in the group. That person picks blind and only sees the task after choosing. β’ Truth: answer honestly in the chat. β’ Dare: do it and post a photo or video as proof, shot with the in-app camera. WEEKLY GROUP CHALLENGE One person sets a challenge for the whole group. Everyone has until the end of the week to post their proof. You'll see who went all in and who chickened out. PARTY MODE For when you're all in one room. Pick a deck and pass the phone. Swipe left to answer the truth on the card, or swipe right to risk the dare hidden behind it. Only one phone needs the app. OUT OF IDEAS? Idea packs give you truths and dares to start with. Packs include Casual, Deep, Wild and Spicy. BUILT FOR FRIEND GROUPS β’ Private groups, invite friends with a link β’ Join several groups: roommates, school friends, the long-distance crew β’ Every answer and every dare in one group timeline β’ Free to play. TryMe Plus adds extra decks, premium idea packs, themes and up to 15 groups. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ontheside
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Ontheside is a global sports content platform made for athletes and fans. From everyday routines to elite preparation, Ontheside athletes share what happens outside the spotlight and bring fans closer to the process and passion. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Explore authentic athlete content: Share and discover real-world stories, training tips, behind-the-scenes videos, nutrition insights, and moreβfrom aspiring athletes to seasoned competitors. 6 powerful ways for athletes to share their journey: Ontheside athletes can share their journey, teach their craft, and grow their community all in one place: * Spotlight allows you to post quick training moments and behind-the-scenes highlights. * Create a deeper recurring video or podcast series with Episodes. * Break down technique side-by-side using SplitSync. * Share mindset lessons and performance insights through long-form Articles. * Build step-by-step training systems with structured Guides. * Bring your supporters together by sharing your Events calendar. Monetize your content: Athletes can earn sponsorship revenue by sharing what they know and love β and receive up to 80% of sponsorship proceeds. Engage and support: Curate your home feed when you follow athletes. Like, comment and share their content, and become part of their journey as they chase big goals. HOW IT WORKS Create your Profile: Let your fans step into your world. Build your Profile to showcase your athletic journey and build your brand over time. Share your sport, story, goals, and accomplishments. Post content: Whether itβs a day in your life, insights from competitions, your latest workouts, answering fan questions, or promoting a cause youβre passionate about; build your sports community around the things that make you, you. Earn support: Turn your passion into meaningful earning opportunities. Get sponsored by brands with a sponsored ad in front of your public content. WHY ONTHESIDE? Ontheside is by athletes, for athletes β a sports-only hub where credibility based on experience matters most and where fans fuel growth, inspiration, and possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ontheside at none against TryMe's 2. Ontheside also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TryMe's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TryMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ontheside asks for nothing beyond the download.
TryMe ships an update every 5 days, Ontheside every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TryMe | Ontheside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moritz Rudolf Benjamin Heinemann | Ontheside, Incorporated |
In-app purchases
TryMe
- TryMe Plus$1.991 Month
- TryMe Pro for Groups$8.99
Ontheside
No in-app purchases









