Ripple vs Hangear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ripple
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Tired of endless scrolling without connection? Make a wave on Ripple and connect with new people your age through group matching and real conversations. Ripple is a social connection app designed for teens to meet new people in a fun and interactive way. Instead of endless swiping, Ripple introduces a new way to connect. Each round, you are placed into a small group of 10 people your age. After exploring profiles and messaging others, you select 3 people you want to match with. If the feeling is mutual, you match and can start chatting. Ripple combines group discovery, messaging, and light gamification to make meeting people feel more natural and engaging. How Ripple Works Group Matching • Get placed in a group of 10 people your age • Explore profiles and start conversations • Choose the 3 people you’d most like to match with Mutual Matches • When two people choose each other, a match is created • Continue the conversation in private chat Built-in Messaging • Seamless chat with your matches • Keep conversations going inside the app Streaks and Activity • Maintain streaks with friends • Stay active and keep the connection going Designed for Teens Ripple is built specifically for people ages 13–18, creating a space where teens can meet others in their age group, build friendships, and connect with new people. Why Ripple is Different • Group-based matching instead of endless swiping • A more social, interactive way to meet people • Gamified features that keep conversations alive • A platform designed specifically for teens Start your ripple and see where the connections take you.
Hangear
Discover spontaneous plans and connect with people nearby to go out. Swipe through local events, match with like-minded individuals, and coordinate hangouts all within one app. Build your social circle by finding and attending activities.
- Swipe on plans and events
- Match with people
- Instant chat with matches
- Create hangouts
- Browse by activity, date, location
- Rate and review hangouts
- Build social circle
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Find Your Next Plan. Swipe. Match. Hang. Tired of sitting at home with nothing to do? Hangear makes it effortless to discover spontaneous plans, connect with people nearby, and actually go out. Swipe through local events and hangout ideas happening around you. Match with people who are down for the same vibe. Chat, coordinate, and make it happen; all in one place. What you can do with Hangear: Swipe on plans and events near you Match with people who share your vibe Chat instantly with your matches Create your own hangout and invite others Browse by activity, date, or location Rate and review hangouts you've attended Build your social circle, one hang at a time Perfect for: People who want to go out but hate planning. Solo explorers. Friend groups looking for something new. Anyone tired of canceling on themselves. Whether it's a last-minute dinner, a weekend hike, a concert, or just grabbing coffee — Hangear connects you with people who are actually down. Stop scrolling. Start hanging. Download Hangear and find your plans tonight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Hangear at 2 against Ripple's —. Hangear also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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 | Ripple | Hangear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virgo Social LLC | candela solis |
In-app purchases
Ripple
No in-app purchases
Hangear
No in-app purchases









