# ViewPoints. vs AfterDark Society

The clearest difference is rating: AfterDark Society at 5.0 against ViewPoints.'s 4.3. AfterDark Society also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). ViewPoints.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AfterDark Society sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ViewPoints. asks for nothing beyond the download.

AfterDark Society holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViewPoints. has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ViewPoints. ships an update monthly, AfterDark Society fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViewPoints. | AfterDark Society |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewpoints/id1077165555/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterdark-society/id6753719019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077165554) | [AfterDark Society, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843803561) |

## What reviewers say

### ViewPoints.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewpoints/id1077165555)

Discover real-time happenings and crowd levels in your local area. See what's trending at bars, events, and parks, and get notified when friends are nearby. Share what you're seeing and stay connected to your community's pulse.

**Highlights:** See trending spots live, Real-time crowd counts, Live community updates, Friend location notifications, Discover local venues

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AfterDark Society

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterdark-society/id6753719019)

Connect with people through shared interests, local events, and communities. This platform offers map-based discovery, group features, and real-time messaging in a secure environment. Organize gatherings, share updates, and engage with your community.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Join interest-based groups, Connect with verified members, Real-time messaging, Event hosting tools, Advanced privacy controls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Velvet Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Afterglow Couple Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Obsidian Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| AfterHours Woman Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| AfterHours Couple Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Infinity Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| AfterHours Man Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Afterglow Couple Annual | $158.99 | per year |
| Afterglow Man Annual | $214.99 | per year |
| AfterHours Woman Annual | $214.99 | per year |
| AfterHours Couple Annual | $264.99 | per year |
| AfterHours Man Annual | $319.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViewPoints. free?

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

### Is AfterDark Society free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ViewPoints. or AfterDark Society?

AfterDark Society is rated higher. ViewPoints. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AfterDark Society averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ViewPoints. or AfterDark Society have ads?

Neither ViewPoints. nor AfterDark Society shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ViewPoints. or AfterDark Society?

ViewPoints. ships an update monthly, and AfterDark Society fortnightly. Most recently, ViewPoints. was updated on November 2, 2026 and AfterDark Society on October 28, 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.*