Comparison

Social IRL vs dessoapp

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

Head to head
About

Social IRL

Connect with people nearby for real-life activities and events. Discover local hangouts based on your interests or create your own. Prioritizes safety with host approval and check-in features.

Highlights
  • Discover local hangouts
  • Browse activities by interest
  • Post and manage your own hangouts
  • Host-approved attendees
  • Built-in safety check-in
  • In-app chat and direct messaging
  • Peer ratings and trust scores
Features
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Social IRL — Finally. Real life. Tired of all the "social apps "that are just endless scrolling. THIS IS FOR YOU THEN!! Now you can people nearby and do things together — for real and better yet for FREE Social IRL is the easiest way to find and join local hangouts with people who share your interests. Whether you're up for coffee, a run, a night out, or just about anything else, there's a hangout near you waiting. Discover hangouts nearby Browse local activities on a map or list, filtered by what you're into — coffee, fitness, sports, art, music, food, drinks, gaming, cycling, and more. Post your own hangout Have a few hours free? Post a hangout, set the details, and approve who joins. You're always in control of who shows up. Safety first Every attendee is host-approved. Use the built-in safety check-in to notify a trusted contact before you meet up. Trust scores and peer ratings help you know who you're meeting before you go. Stay connected Chat with your group before the hangout, message people directly, and rate each other afterward to build your community reputation. Real people. Real plans. Real life.

About

dessoapp

Discover and connect with people nearby who are looking to meet new individuals. This app facilitates turning shared spaces into shared experiences, whether for casual meetups, new friendships, or interesting conversations. It prioritizes safety with verification and reporting tools.

Highlights
  • Discover people nearby
  • Send connection requests
  • Start conversations
  • Meet new people locally
  • Build meaningful relationships
  • Explore local experiences
Features
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Real connections start in the real world. desso helps people discover and connect with others nearby who are open to meeting new people. Whether you're looking for a coffee companion, someone to explore the city with, a new friend, or simply an interesting conversation, desso makes it easier to turn shared spaces into shared experiences. How it works • Discover people nearby who are open to connecting • Send connection requests and start conversations • Meet new people in your community • Build meaningful relationships beyond your existing circle • Explore local experiences with others Designed for Real-Life Connection In a world where it has become increasingly difficult to meet new people organically, desso helps bring a sense of community back to everyday life. Whether you're new to an area or simply looking to expand your social circle, desso helps create opportunities for authentic human interaction. Safety First Your safety matters. desso includes account verification, profile controls, reporting tools, and privacy settings designed to help create a respectful and welcoming environment for everyone. Download desso and start turning familiar places into opportunities for new connections.

Screenshots

Social IRL4 screens
dessoapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Social IRL at none against dessoapp's shown. Social IRL also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). dessoapp's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Social IRL against 5.0 for dessoapp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Social IRL versus dessoapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocial IRLdessoapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB67 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDennis Mugai-NjueJacob Doucette

Customer experience

Social IRL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

dessoapp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Social IRL

No in-app purchases

None

dessoapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Social IRL free?
Social IRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dessoapp free?
dessoapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Social IRL or dessoapp?
Social IRL and dessoapp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Social IRL or dessoapp have ads?
dessoapp shows ads; Social IRL does not.

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