Plurk vs CosMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plurk
Connect with friends, family, and others to share thoughts, moments, videos, and artworks. Express yourself freely while ensuring your privacy is protected. Enjoy custom emoticons and private messaging options.
- Share thoughts, moments, videos, and artworks
- Custom emoticons with any image type
- Private messaging for limited visibility
- Connect with friends and family
- Privacy protection for messages
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Discover, connect, and share interesting stuffs with your friends, family, and like-minded folks at Plurk! Grant yourself unlimited ways to express yourself like sharing your thoughts, moments, videos, artworks or simply everyday life tidbits, be they bizarre or serious. And we take it seriously at protecting your privacy -- Never will you worry about your emotional secrets being read by the annoying colleague around the corner, or the nagging aunt in the neighboring state. Highlights of Plurk: - Custom Emoticons: Use emoticons created with any types of images to paint thousand words in your messages -- animated or still, cheerful or sorrow! - Private messages: Limit who can see and reply each of your messages, and turn them into private discussions!
CosMate
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CosMate - Find Your People. Share Your Passion. Ever had this happen? You finish an anime you’re totally obsessed with, but have no one to geek out about it with. Or you finally get that merch you’ve been waiting forever for, but there’s no one to share the excitement with. Sometimes, it’s not that we need more friends. We just need someone who gets what we’re into. CosMate is a dating and social app that brings people together through anime, gaming, and shared interests. From anime, gaming, cosplay, and J-pop to movies, music, and everyday life, the things you love can be the start of something amazing. Whether you’re looking for an anime buddy, new friends to share your world with, or maybe even a little romance, it can all start with one simple question: “Wait, you’re into that too?!” Swipe & Match - Find Your Kind of People Looks might catch your eye, but shared interests keep things interesting. Swipe through profiles and discover more than just photos. See what shows, games, and hobbies you’re both into! Easy Icebreakers - Skip the Awkward Small Talk Not sure how to start a conversation? From the anime you’re currently binge-watching to your favorite J-pop artist or random everyday moments, there’s always something to talk about. Explore - Find People Who Get Your Hype Just finished an amazing anime? Obsessed with a new game? Share what you’re excited about and connect with people who are just as into it as you are. Collections - Let Your Interests Do the Talking Anime figures, ita bags, collectibles, or even that concert ticket you just can’t throw away. Every little treasure tells a story about you. Show off what you love and let your people find you. Events - Find Your Next Adventure Buddy Want to hit up an anime convention, check out an exhibition, or go to an event but have no one to go with? Discover anime, gaming, cosplay, and other exciting events. Meet people who share your interests and turn online connections into real-life memories. The things you love are even better when you have someone to share them with. CosMate - Meet people who love what you love. And maybe, someone you’ll love too. Made with love by a team in Taiwan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.cosmate.io/terms-conditions-en Privacy Policy: https://www.cosmate.io/privacy-policy-en Community Guidelines: https://www.cosmate.io/community-guideline-en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CosMate at none against Plurk's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Plurk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CosMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Plurk ships an update every 9 days, CosMate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plurk | CosMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (542 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 542 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Plurk Inc. | Cosmate Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Plurk
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to edit personal profile
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between accounts
- Scrolling issues and UI layout problems on tablets
- Notifications not working as expected
- Difficulty posting new content after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add video upload capability
- Improve photo/image layout and display
- Provide option to delete account permanently
- Implement app lock feature for privacy
- Add ability to filter/mute content by keywords
CosMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plurk
- 1 Plurk Coin (30 Days)$2.99
- 6 Plurk Coins (180 Days)$12.99
- 12 Plurk Coins (360 Days)$24.99
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- 24 Plurk Coins (720 Days)$49.99
CosMate
- CosMate Premium 一週方案$7.997 Days
- CosMate Premium 1個月方案$22.991 Month
- CosMate Premium 3個月方案$49.993 Months
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- CosMate Premium 6個月方案$99.996 Months









