Comparison

Confessions.za vs ||NAM

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

Head to head
About

Confessions.za

A respectful community platform for open sharing and connection. Express yourself, discover groups based on interests, and connect with like-minded individuals through profiles, messaging, and discussions. Features include event discovery and ticket sales.

Highlights
  • Open sharing and expression
  • Community discovery by interest
  • Direct messaging
  • User profiles
  • Polls and discussions
  • Event discovery and ticketing
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Welcome to Confessions ZA β€” A premier, respectful community for open sharing and connection. For Users 18+. Whether you want to express yourself, connect with like-minded people, discover new groups, or simply enjoy entertaining content from real people, Confessions ZA gives you a place to belong. Built on a platform that has brought together hundreds of thousands of South Africans, the Confessions ZA app takes everything you love about the community and puts it directly into your hands. SHARE RESPONSIBLY Got something to get off your chest? Share your thoughts openly and join conversations with people who understand. With our dedicated moderation tools and community guidelines, you can express yourself safely in a supportive environment. DISCOVER COMMUNITIES Find and join groups based on your interests, hobbies, lifestyle, profession, location, or passions. Whether you're looking for advice, entertainment, support, or meaningful discussions, there's a community for you. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE Build connections through user profiles, secure direct messaging, comments, and community interactions. Meet people who share your interests and engage in authentic conversations. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Vote in polls, participate in discussions, react to content, and contribute your perspective to a growing network of real people sharing real experiences. STAY UP TO DATE Receive notifications about replies, messages, community activity, and important updates so you never miss what's happening. REAL-LIFE EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Discover upcoming community gatherings, purchase tickets to real-life events, and become part of the experiences that bring our community together face-to-face. WHY CONFESSIONS ZA? Express yourself within a safe space Create your own profile and connect with others Join communities that match your interests Send and receive direct messages securely Participate in polls and engaging discussions Discover entertaining user-generated content managed by standard safety guidelines Stay informed with real-time notifications Access real-life events and ticket sales OUR MISSION To create a supportive, respectful community where people can genuinely be themselves β€” openly. We believe in authenticity, freedom of expression, genuine connection, and maintaining a safe environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether you're here to share a story, laugh, seek advice, make new connections, or simply enjoy the content, Confessions ZA is your place to be yourself. Real people. Real stories. Safe community.

About

||NAM

Features
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||NAM is a platonic social app for adults who want real-world human connection without dating pressure. Sometimes you want a good conversation. Sometimes a mood boost. Sometimes a high five, fist bump or proper human hug would make the day a whole lot better. That’s what ||NAM is for. Discover nearby people who are open to: β€’ a quick chat β€’ talking or listening β€’ a mood boost β€’ a high five or fist bump β€’ a friendly hug β€’ meeting somewhere public β€’ joining a community event Send a hug to show that you would like to connect. If the feeling is mutual, you can start chatting and decide what feels right from there. Safety and consent come first. Everyone chooses what they are comfortable giving and receiving. Preferences help people understand each other, but they are never automatic consent. You can change your mind at any time. ||NAM includes safety features such as optional identity verification, Verified Hugger profiles, blocking and reporting tools, messaging safeguards, public-place meetup guidance, Trusted Buddy support and location privacy. Start free. Optional ||NAM Plus and ||NAM Premium subscriptions unlock higher usage limits, wider discovery, age filtering and other plan features. Identity verification is included with both paid plans. Successful verification unlocks the Verified Hugger badge and the ability to send and accept meetup requests. Not dating. Just human. ||NAM is about making real-world connection easier, warmer and a lot less awkward. For adults aged 18 and over. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Confessions.za4 screens
||NAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Confessions.za at none against ||NAM's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ||NAM sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Confessions.za asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Confessions.za versus ||NAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConfessions.za||NAM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApp Developer Studio CcMichael Ott

In-app purchases

None

Confessions.za

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

||NAM

Subscriptions5
  • ||NAM Plus Early Access$7.991 Year
  • ||NAM Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • ||NAM Plus Influencer Offer$9.991 Year
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  • ||NAM Premium Early Access$44.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Confessions.za free?
Confessions.za is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ||NAM free?
||NAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Confessions.za or ||NAM have ads?
Neither Confessions.za nor ||NAM shows ads.

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