# CON vs SoftPing

CON and SoftPing are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CON against 5.0 for SoftPing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CON | SoftPing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/con-quest-cosplay/id6764145947/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softping/id6815884926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Ogden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895659492) | [CHANYOUNG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815884928) |

## What reviewers say

### CON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/con-quest-cosplay/id6764145947)

Connect with fellow cosplayers and convention-goers in Texas. Discover upcoming events, find nearby cosplayers, organize meetups, and join real-time chats. Build your profile and never miss a convention again.

**Highlights:** Discover Texas conventions, Find nearby cosplayers, Create and join meetups, Real-time chat lobbies, Build cosplay profiles, Anonymous gossip forum

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoftPing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softping/id6815884926)

This app offers a simple way to stay connected with one person. Send quick, thoughtful messages that appear as notifications and on a home screen widget. It's designed for minimal interaction, focusing on letting someone know you're thinking of them.

**Highlights:** Connect with one person, Send quick, thoughtful messages, Home Screen widget display, Receive notifications, View message history, Customizable avatar, Control message previews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CON free?

CON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoftPing free?

SoftPing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CON or SoftPing?

CON and SoftPing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do CON or SoftPing have ads?

Neither CON nor SoftPing shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*