Comparison

WhereBae vs Ratemate

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

Head to head
About

WhereBae

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WhereBae requires a subscription to use. The annual plan includes a 2-week free trial. The subscription auto-renews until canceled. One subscription covers both partners. WhereBae is two-way location sharing built for two — just you and the one you love. You both see each other live on a beautiful 3D map, and you each get a gentle heads-up when the other makes it home safe. You both opt in together, and either of you can pause or stop sharing at any time. It's a private space for exactly two people. No group. No followers. Just the two of you. MADE FOR TWO, NOT A CROWD Every other location app drops your whole family or friend group onto one map. WhereBae is only ever the two of you — a private space you both choose to share. Simpler, more intimate, and far more personal. ONE MAP, BOTH OF YOU You and your partner appear on each other's map in real time, so you can both feel close — whether you're across town or across the world. It's always mutual: if you can see them, they can see you. HOME-SAFE ALERTS YOU SET UP TOGETHER Save Home, Work, your favorite café — the places that matter to you both. WhereBae lets each of you know when the other arrives safely, so "text me when you get home" takes care of itself. You set it up together, and either of you can turn it off anytime. QUICK STATUS UPDATES Running late? One tap sends "On my way" or "Stuck in traffic," so they're never left wondering — no typing required. YOU'RE BOTH IN CONTROL Sharing works one way only: together. You both see the same map, you both choose the alerts, and either of you can pause or end sharing instantly with a single tap. No friends list, no public profile, and your data is never sold. PERFECT FOR - Couples who want peace of mind - Long-distance relationships - Partners on opposite schedules - Anyone who loves hearing "made it home safe" GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE 1. Open the app — no sign-up needed. 2. Send your partner a short invite code. 3. You're both connected. That's it. WhereBae is the calm, quiet way to stay close, together — the digital version of a hand on the shoulder that says "I've got you." Terms of Use (EULA): https://ssbmedia.org/wherebae/terms Privacy Policy: https://ssbmedia.org/wherebae/privacy

About

Ratemate

Discover and share recommendations with your trusted friends. Rate anything from movies to restaurants using a unique scale and see what your circle loves. An AI assistant helps you find new favorites based on your friends' opinions and local popularity.

Highlights
  • Rate anything with a four-tier scale
  • See friends' ratings and comments
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Discover nearby rated places
  • Create and share curated lists
  • Direct messaging with friends
Features
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45 minutes of scrolling and still nothing to watch. Your mates already found it. ratemate: ratings from people you actually know. That resto everyone's posting about — is it really a 4.7? And your closest mates: do you actually know what they'd call Trash? Rate movies, shows, restaurants, cafes, places, hotels, products, books, and even moments, then see what your mates loved (or trashed). No anonymous star ratings, no strangers' opinions. Trust your circle, not the crowd! RATE ANYTHING Leave your mark. Slide the bar from Trash to Banger, ratemate's signature four-tier scale. Add photos and a comment to tell the story behind your rating. If something isn't in any catalog, capture it as a Moment and rate it anyway. A FEED YOU CAN TRUST No algorithm, just mates. Your home feed is built from your mates' latest ratings. Comment on their takes, save what you want to try, and share finds directly with friends. MEET MATE, YOUR AI SIDEKICK Can't decide what to watch, read, or where to eat? Or curious about what your friends have been loving lately? Ask Mate. It blends your friends' ratings, what's popular around you, and a rich catalog of places and media to suggest things you'll like. Try "Italian restaurants my mates loved" or "something fun to watch tonight." DISCOVER WHAT'S NEARBY Open the map to explore restaurants, cafes and spots around you, and see how your mates rated them before you go. VERSUS: LET YOUR MATES DECIDE Torn between two options? Start a Versus poll and let your mates vote. No peeking though: results stay hidden until you cast your own vote, so pick a side first. CURATIONS Turn your favorites into curations, lists like "Best ramen in town" or "Movies for a rainy day," and share them on your profile to inspire your mates. CHAT WITH YOUR MATES Talk it over in direct messages, share ratings and items in chat, and plan what to try next together, whether it's a date night or a movie marathon. FIND YOUR MATES Your trusted circle needs you. Follow friends, discover people with great taste, and match your contacts to find friends already on ratemate. Contact matching is optional and done securely. Your privacy matters. Location is used only while the app is open, to show places nearby. Ratemate needs an internet connection. Some features work best with location access. Privacy Policy: https://www.ratemate.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.ratemate.com/terms-and-conditions Support: https://www.ratemate.com/support

Screenshots

WhereBae4 screens
Ratemate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ratemate at none against WhereBae's 2. WhereBae's advantage is 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WhereBae sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Ratemate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhereBae ships an update every 11 days, Ratemate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WhereBae versus Ratemate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhereBaeRatemate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (719 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSahil bishtRatemate, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhereBae

Subscriptions2
  • wherebae Premium - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • wherebae Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Ratemate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhereBae free?
WhereBae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ratemate free?
Ratemate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhereBae or Ratemate have ads?
Ratemate shows ads; WhereBae does not.
Which is updated more often, WhereBae or Ratemate?
WhereBae ships an update every 11 days, and Ratemate every 10 days. Most recently, WhereBae was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ratemate on October 25, 2026.

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