Comparison

AskOut vs Tech Social

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

Head to head
About

AskOut

Connect with people nearby to join or host real-world activities like coffee meetups, sports games, or road trips. Browse existing plans or create your own, then chat to coordinate details and go out. It's a straightforward way to find companions for your interests and make new friends.

Highlights
  • Browse nearby plans
  • Post your own activities
  • Join plans based on interests
  • Chat to coordinate details
  • Selfie verification for profiles
  • Control plan visibility
  • Review join requests
Features
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Weekend plans shouldn't die in the group chat. AskOut is where people post what they want to do - coffee, movies, cricket, road trips, sports, hikes - and others nearby join. Less vague texting. More actually going out. Swipe plans, not profiles. Find people for your plans. Thousands of people posting real plans nearby. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse real plans happening near you 2. Join one that fits - or post your own 3. Chat to coordinate details 4. Show up and do the thing WHAT PLANS LOOK LIKE People post things like: - "Cricket nets this evening - need 2 more batters" - "Coffee nearby in 30 mins - anyone free?" - "Movie tonight, need one more for the show" - "Road trip next weekend, have a car, need company" Every plan has a time, a place, and a host you can see before you decide. POST WHAT YOU WANT TO DO Got something in mind? Create a plan in seconds, set who can see it, and let the right people come to you. YOU STAY IN CONTROL - Choose who sees your plan (distance, age, preferences) - Review every person who wants to join before you say yes - Selfie verification for trusted profiles - Report and block anytime NOT A DATING APP AskOut is for going out - coffee, cricket, movies, road trips, sports, hikes - with people who are actually up for it. No swiping on profiles. No matches. Just plans. A simple way to meetup and make new friends through real activities. PERFECT IF YOU... - Have plans but no one to go with - Moved to a new city and want to meet people through activities - Are tired of "we should hang out sometime" that never happens - Want coffee plans, movie nights, cricket games, or weekend road trips with others WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD Set your location and interests -> browse plans nearby -> join one or post your own -> chat to sort the details -> show up. SAFETY Meet in public places. Tell a friend where you're going. Use in-app reporting if something feels off. You can delete your account anytime in Settings. SUPPORT Questions? Open Settings -> Support, or email hello.askout@gmail.com LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.askout.me/privacy-policy Download AskOut. Post a plan. Join a plan. Go out.

About

Tech Social

Features
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**Tech Social โ€“ Tech Networking Made Easy** Connect with tech professionals in your city! Tech Social makes it effortless to discover events, meet like-minded people, and grow your network โ€” whether you're a developer, data scientist, student, or tech enthusiast. *** WHAT IS TECH SOCIAL? Tech Social is your community app for tech networking events and social meetups. Discover upcoming events in your city, connect with attendees, chat with your local tech community, and build meaningful professional relationships โ€” all from your phone. *** KEY FEATURES - Discover Events โ€ข See upcoming tech networking events in your city โ€ข RSVP or buy tickets directly in the app โ€ข Add events to your calendar - Connect With People โ€ข Browse member profiles and find people with shared interests โ€ข See who's free tonight or looking to meet โ€ข Send direct messages to members - City Community Chat โ€ข Join your local city chat room โ€ข Connect with the broader tech community in your area โ€ข Meet people before and after events - Your Profile โ€ข Showcase your skills, interests, and career stage โ€ข Upload a profile photo โ€ข Let others know you're open to networking - Member Perks โ€ข Free event entry for members โ€ข See who's attending upcoming events โ€ข Access exclusive drink specials and partner deals โ€ข Free consultations on career, websites, and more *** WHO IS IT FOR? Tech Social is for anyone interested in technology and professional growth: - Software engineers, developers, and architects - Data scientists, analysts, and AI/ML enthusiasts - Cybersecurity and cloud professionals - UX/UI designers and product managers - Tech students and career changers - Founders, recruiters, and investors *** NOT JUST NETWORKING Beyond professional connections, Tech Social is a social community: - Post that you're free tonight and find people to hang out with - Share what kind of person you're looking to meet - Make genuine friendships, not just business cards *** EVENTS IN YOUR CITY Join our growing community of tech professionals in cities worldwide including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, London, Berlin, Paris, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, and more! *** WHY JOIN TECH SOCIAL? - Free to join โ€” attend events and connect with the community - Real people โ€” verified profiles and active members - Regular events โ€” weekly meetups in your city - Inclusive โ€” all experience levels and backgrounds welcome - Global network โ€” one community across multiple cities Ready to grow your tech network? Download Tech Social and join your city's tech community today! Questions? Contact us at contact@itsocialevent.com ---

Screenshots

AskOut4 screens
Tech Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tech Social at none against AskOut's 3. Tech Social also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AskOut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Tech Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
AskOut versus Tech Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskOutTech Social
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews93.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.515.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size151 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnup PanwarMeet People Social

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AskOut

Subscriptions3
  • AskOut Premium$1.997 Days
  • AskOut Premium$3.991 Month
  • AskOut Premium$8.993 Months
None

Tech Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AskOut free?
AskOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tech Social free?
Tech Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AskOut or Tech Social have ads?
AskOut shows ads; Tech Social does not.

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