# Connected2.me vs Elele

Connected2.me and Elele both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Elele's written reviews are positive against 23% of Connected2.me's. Connected2.me's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connected2.me sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 7 days and Elele sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elele holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connected2.me has 31K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Connected2.me's written reviews are positive against 64% of Elele's.

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, Elele monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected2.me | Elele |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elele-real-chat/id1595557571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [C2M](https://appshunter.io/developer/832556485) | [Cenkle Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506501826) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected2.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with new people through free messaging and discover or share stories. Create a profile, get a unique link to share on social media, and let others connect with you for a fresh social networking experience.

**Highlights:** Free messaging, Share and discover stories, Customizable profile, Unique shareable link, Social media integration, New social network experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connected2.me Plus | $15.49 | per 7 days |
| Connected2.me Plus | $59.99 | per month |
| Story Promote | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (15 mins) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (30 mins) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote VIP | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for socializing
- 🚀 Plenty of users
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of security and moderation
- 💩 Filled with scammers and inappropriate content
- 🚫 Unfair banning policies

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to send messages
- Accounts getting randomly banned
- Syncing issues between accounts
- Unreliable notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved moderation and verification system
- Better filtering options
- Ability to permanently delete account


### Elele

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elele-real-chat/id1595557571)

Connect instantly with real users for fun conversations and new friendships. This app offers secure messaging, voice, and video calls without the need for swiping or matching. Explore global connections and discover shared interests in a safe, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging without matching, Voice and video calls, Global connections, Safe and secure community, Ad-free experience (optional ads for rewards), Discover shared interests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| See Likes Subscription | $2.89 | per 7 days |
| See Likes Subscription | $9.19 | per month |
| See Likes Subscription | $23.49 | per 3 months |
| King Queen Member | $49.99 | per month |
| Emperor Empress Member | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Emperor Empress Member | $199.99 | per month |
| Emperor Empress Member | $499.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Translation Characters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Translation Characters | $1.90 | one-time |
| 100000 Translation Characters | $3.59 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $4.69 | one-time |
| 250000 Translation Characters | $8.49 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $9.09 | one-time |
| 500000 Translation Characters | $16.49 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $22.00 | one-time |
| 1000000 Translation Characters | $32.00 | one-time |
| 2500000 Translation Characters | $75.00 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $189.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Sweet app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 I like this app
- 👍 I love this app
- 👍 Nice and good dating app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 A very bad app, account banned immediately
- 🔋 Just looking forward for a better service
- 🐛 Actually good but I have not get any date

**Reported bugs**

- Account banned immediately
- Unable to get any dates

**Requested features**

- Improve service quality
- Provide more dates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected2.me free?

Connected2.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elele free?

Elele is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connected2.me or Elele?

Elele is rated higher. Connected2.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Elele averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Connected2.me or Elele have ads?

Elele shows ads; Connected2.me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connected2.me or Elele?

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, and Elele monthly. Most recently, Connected2.me was updated on October 19, 2026 and Elele on October 17, 2026.

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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.*