True vs Purpose_
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
True
This app offers a private social networking experience focused on genuine connections with trusted individuals. It prioritizes user privacy by avoiding targeted advertising and data selling, creating a safe and positive space for sharing.
- Private by default sharing
- No ads or tracking
- User data ownership
- Focus on real friends
- Safe and positive environment
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Focused on people you really know, we’re making social a safe, happy place again without targeted advertising. • It’s the quality of relationships, not quantity, that make us happier. We’re building new ways to tell your story and strengthen your community • We don’t spy on you, read your cookies or follow you around the internet. You own your data, forever, and we’ll never sell or share it with anyone It’s time to try an honest solution. We’re thrilled to get you back to things that matter. • Private by default – photos, and updates only with people you trust. • No ads. No tracking. Ever. – we never sell your data. • Real friends, real life – original content from people you actually know, not influencers or brands. • Safe and positive – a drama-free space designed to make social a happy place again. The True Story True was founded in a lovely little mountain town filled with giant redwoods, beautiful valleys and neighbors who look after each other. It’s this real-life Happy Valley that inspired us to build a company that gets back to things that matter. Real friends and real life without commercial interruption. It’s the quality of our relationships, not the quantity, that make us happier. It’s the joy of making new friends and connecting with old ones that strengthen our sense of community. Somehow, in a rush for growth and profit, these feelings have been lost. Social today no longer feels like a Happy Valley, it’s more like we’re all living in a big creepy commercial. Big social companies are in the middle of our relationships. They’re taking our best intentions and selling them to the highest bidder. Well, we’re just not going to do that anymore. Why Should I Trust You Guys? There’s a lot of talk about privacy. Every few weeks, another big company gets caught in a new scandal. But there is never anything really done about it and we go on accepting the problem. The crazy thing is, this is never going to stop. As long as these companies make money by selling our personal information, they will always find ways to collect it. But we never signed up for this. We didn’t post our lives, families and personal relationships for sale. We did not agree to let these companies make money from being in the middle of our friendships. We believe you should be free to share your life without big brands competing for your attention. You should own your information and decide what you want to do with it. 3rd parties should never have access to your data. You should not be the product. We believe your privacy matters. We take it into consideration with every decision we make. You should believe we respect your privacy and trust we’ll do the right thing with your information. What’s Different About It? We just don’t think you can be yourself in a world of perfect pictures awash in a sea of influencers. Old-school social is for blasting your life to people you don’t really know, measured by standards you will never achieve. So we’ve built a new kind of threaded sharing that is private by default. Until now, no one has tried this before. It gives you control over things you want to share and who you want to share them with. By combining beautiful, edge-to-edge storytelling with private messaging, it’s the best of both worlds. What do we all love? Updates from real friends. But original thoughts and stories have gone missing in big social. Sadly, most content today is created by companies with an agenda. We share an endless stream of news and ideas pushed by these companies and no longer share our real lives. So we built a platform that only allows original content. There are no political arguments here. You come to True to see real updates from friends. Content they created themselves, not clickbait designed to hold your attention and manipulate opinion. True lets you… be you. Real sharing from real friends, we’re making social a safe, happy place again.
Purpose_
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Purpose is the social network that connects you with your 100 closest friends. Our app is designed to deepen meaningful relationships beyond the superficiality of traditional social media. We provide a safe and private space to connect with the people that matter to you and only them. Enabling you to share passions and interests in a profound way, spark new experiences and meet-ups, leverage your network like never before, and get the support you look for. Key Features: CLOSE CIRCLE When you first join Purpose, you'll be prompted to create your close circle. Note that you can invite a maximum of 100 people. Only this select group will see the posts you share on your feed, and vice versa. AUTHENTIC INTERACTIONS Purpose is not about broadcasting to the world; it's about naturally deepening relationships and engaging in meaningful interactions - both online and offline. To catalyze this, we create novel ways to interact LOCATION SHARING By activating location sharing, connecting with your people becomes truly effortless. Get the awareness of where your people at and what they are up to as well as personal updates and relevant reminders. Get ready for chance encounters with the people you care about. PRIVACY AND SECURITY We understand the importance of privacy and security. Rest assured that your conversations and data are protected within the Purpose community. Share your thoughts and experiences in a safe and confidential environment. Join the movement: Are you tired of shallow connections and longing for more meaningful relationships? Join the Purpose community and help shape the future of social networking. Purpose is the platform where you can connect with the people who truly matter. Start experiencing the magic of true connecting today. Sign up for Purpose and embark on a journey of authentic relationships that will enrich your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: True at 2 against Purpose_'s —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | True | Purpose_ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hello Mobile Inc. | Willner Studio UG |
In-app purchases
True
No in-app purchases
Purpose_
No in-app purchases









