# Connected2.me vs ChessDate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChessDate at 80% against Connected2.me's 23%. ChessDate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Connected2.me's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 12) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connected2.me sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 7 days. ChessDate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChessDate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connected2.me has 31K ratings behind it against 12, 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 80% of ChessDate's.

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, ChessDate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected2.me | ChessDate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessdate/id6748662758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [C2M](https://appshunter.io/developer/832556485) | [Parissa Joukar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826910923) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected2.me

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### ChessDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessdate/id6748662758)

This app combines chess with social interaction. It uses captured pieces to unlock conversation prompts, allowing users to learn about each other's personalities through gameplay.

**Highlights:** Chess gameplay, Conversation prompts, Personality discovery, Social connection, Strategic interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected2.me free?

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

### Is ChessDate free?

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

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

ChessDate is rated higher. Connected2.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while ChessDate averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Connected2.me nor ChessDate shows ads.

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

Connected2.me ships an update fortnightly, and ChessDate monthly. Most recently, Connected2.me was updated on October 19, 2026 and ChessDate on October 12, 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.*