# Join Me Now vs Join

The clearest difference is rating: Join at 5.0 against Join Me Now's 1.0. Join Me Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Join Me Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Join holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Join Me Now ships an update every 10 days, Join every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Me Now | Join |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-me-now/id1046540102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-me-in/id6761438543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Debtech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046540101) | [Joinmenow Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889615349) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Me Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-me-now/id1046540102)

Easily organize spontaneous get-togethers with friends for the next 24 hours. Quickly create invitations for activities, suggest times, and invite specific friends to make the most of your free time.

**Highlights:** Organize spontaneous plans, Create invitations in few taps, Events for the next 24 hours, Suggest activities, Private invitations, Fast and spontaneous

**In-app purchases:** none


### Join

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-me-in/id6761438543)

Connect with others, share your moments, and discover content in a secure and private social environment. Create and share events, engage in real-time chat, and follow your favorite creators.

**Highlights:** Create and share events, Real-time chat and messaging, Follow creators, Explore content, Secure and private experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Growth | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Me Now free?

Join Me Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Join free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join Me Now or Join?

Join is rated higher. Join Me Now averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Join averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Join Me Now or Join have ads?

Neither Join Me Now nor Join shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join Me Now or Join?

Join Me Now ships an update every 10 days, and Join every 3 weeks. Most recently, Join Me Now was updated on September 14, 2026 and Join on September 13, 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.*