Comparison

NearO vs checkpoint+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NearO

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NearO is a location-based social app for sending anonymous messages to people nearby. The person you made eye contact with at the cafe. The one sitting next to you at the bar. For those moments when saying hello felt too hard โ€” NearO breaks the ice for you. How it works: Discover NearO users active within 500 meters of you Send an anonymous message, with a hint photo, to someone who catches your eye If they accept, both profiles are revealed and a 1:1 chat opens If they don't, the message quietly disappears within an hour Key features: Nearby discovery โ€” See who's been around you recently Anonymous messaging โ€” Say your first words without revealing who you are Mutual reveal โ€” Identities are shown only when both sides accept 1-hour auto-expiry โ€” No pressure. Unaccepted messages disappear on their own Vibe photos โ€” Every message requires a photo of your drink, shoes, or view, so strangers have something real to recognize you by Block & report โ€” Instantly block or report anyone making you uncomfortable 5 free messages a day โ€” Thoughtful by design, not spammy 18+ only โ€” Built for adults, with mutual consent at the core NearO connects you with people who are right here, right now โ€” not behind a screen miles away.

About

checkpoint+

Features
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Checkpoint+ is your personal gaming archive. Track what you play, rate unforgettable experiences, write reviews, and share your gaming taste with friends. Whether you're revisiting old favorites, discovering hidden gems, or documenting your gaming journey one checkpoint at a time, Checkpoint+ gives your experiences a place to live. FEATURES โ€ข Track completed, playing, and wishlist games โ€ข Write reviews and personal reflections โ€ข Build your gaming profile and favorites shelf โ€ข Discover games through curated categories โ€ข Follow friends and explore their activity โ€ข Rate the games that stayed with you Designed for gamers who care about the experiences games leave behind.

Screenshots

NearO3 screens
checkpoint+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NearO at 13.0 against checkpoint+'s 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
NearO versus checkpoint+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNearOcheckpoint+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB66 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperWonil LeeNicolas Grimaldo

In-app purchases

None

NearO

No in-app purchases

None

checkpoint+

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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