PLOPI vs CrossRide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLOPI
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PLOPI is a private diary for two that can begin with one unexpected line, one invite, or one person you want to answer. Sometimes a few words stay with you before you know much about the person. Instead of disappearing in a fast chat, those words can become a slower diary you can read again later. Write about a scene from your way home. A small thought that reminded you of them. A thank-you you did not want to lose. The feeling of a day that a photo alone cannot hold. With PLOPI, a short note, a longer letter, a photo, or a sticker can become part of a diary that belongs to just the two of you. A DIARY FOR JUST THE TWO OF YOU Invite one person and start a diary together. Use it with a partner, someone you miss, a close friend, or someone far away, without needing to reply right away. SLOWER THAN CHAT, EASIER TO KEEP PLOPI is not built around instant replies. Write at your own pace, let the other person read at theirs, and keep the feelings you may want to revisit later. WRITE LIKE A LETTER Encouragement, everyday updates, gratitude, or a small love letter. PLOPI gives you a calm place to write what did not fit into a quick message. ADD PHOTOS AND STICKERS Make entries feel personal with photos and stickers. Even a short line can become a memory worth opening again. WHY PLOPI - Private diary for just the two of you - Letter-like entries for a partner or someone you miss - Made for couples, close friends, and long distance - Photos and stickers for more personal memories - A gentle alternative to fast chat - Feelings and memories you can read again - Free to start If you are looking for a diary app, couples journal, private letters, a friend diary, or a calm way to stay close across distance, start your first diary for two with PLOPI. Terms of Use : https://help.plo-pi.com/en/terms/2026-06-05-1
CrossRide
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CrossRide turns the moment you pass a cool car or motorcycle on the road into a real connection. You're out riding and cross paths with an amazing bike. You want to say hi—but you split at the next junction. CrossRide fixes that missed connection. HOW IT WORKS 1. Register your vehicle with photos, Instagram, and tags. 2. Turn on the radar—CrossRide detects other users within 100m while you ride. 3. Connect through Instagram from your pass-by history. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - Home Zone auto-off: detection stops near your home. - Block anyone with one tap. - Instagram visibility: public, mutual-like, or approval-based. - Your exact location is never shared—only the fact that you passed by. - Delete your pass-by history anytime. Free for all features until we reach 10,000 users. Never operate the app while driving. Always pull over safely first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossRide at none against PLOPI's 2. CrossRide also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PLOPI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CrossRide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PLOPI | CrossRide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beyond Imagine | TAKAYUKI NAKATANI |
In-app purchases
PLOPI
- PLOPI PASS1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Standard Sticker Item$0.49
CrossRide
No in-app purchases









