# CAPTIVATE! vs Spill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spill at 64% against CAPTIVATE!'s 40%. Spill also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 340). CAPTIVATE!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CAPTIVATE! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 340 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of CAPTIVATE!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Spill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CAPTIVATE! ships an update every 3 weeks, Spill every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPTIVATE! | Spill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivate/id1188466419/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 340 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 26 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Modern Message](https://appshunter.io/developer/953289870) | [Real Spill Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672615369) |

## What reviewers say

### CAPTIVATE!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivate/id1188466419)

Earn rewards by completing apartment-related actions like social media sharing, referrals, and lease renewals. Accumulate points to redeem for gift cards from popular retailers. Build a stronger apartment community while enjoying exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** Earn points for actions, Redeem for gift cards, Social media sharing, Referral program, Lease renewal rewards, Surveys and feedback, Online rent payment rewards

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367)

Connect with others through live audio, video, and chat. Discover trending topics, join or create communities, and engage in daily games. Share your ideas and art, or simply join the conversation.

**Highlights:** Discover trending topics, Create and join communities, Live audio, video, and chat, Share ideas and art, Play daily games, Virtual conversation spaces

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Positive and productive engagement
- 🔒 Safe and inclusive community
- 🎨 Stylish and customizable design
- 🌟 Excellent community features (Tea Parties, Spades, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Issues with login/signup process
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty changing email/phone number
- Groups feature causing crashes
- Misaligned UI elements on sign-up

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/delete posts
- Improve notification system
- Integrate music/audio sharing
- Expand group/community features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAPTIVATE! free?

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

### Is Spill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAPTIVATE! or Spill?

CAPTIVATE! is rated higher. CAPTIVATE! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Spill averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do CAPTIVATE! or Spill have ads?

Neither CAPTIVATE! nor Spill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CAPTIVATE! or Spill?

CAPTIVATE! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spill every 9 days. Most recently, CAPTIVATE! was updated on August 31, 2026 and Spill on September 22, 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.*