# GTribe vs skeleton social

The clearest difference is monetization model: GTribe at free with in-app purchases against skeleton social's subscription. GTribe also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0.0). skeleton social's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GTribe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and skeleton social sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

skeleton social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTribe has 76 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GTribe ships an update monthly, skeleton social every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTribe | skeleton social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtribe/id1275905434/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeleton-social/id6557028393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) | [skeleton social LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834829746) |

## What reviewers say

### GTribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtribe/id1275905434)

A social media network focused on positive interactions and shared purpose. Users can connect globally, discuss topics, and engage in challenges to foster accomplishment.

**Highlights:** Positive social network, Global connections, Purpose-driven discussions, Thrilling challenges, Discovery and creation, Accomplishment focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UX | $38.99 | one-time |
| LUX | $159.99 | one-time |


### skeleton social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeleton-social/id6557028393)

A words-first social platform focused on inspiration, fun, and a refuge from digital overwhelm. It prioritizes substance over spectacle, offering a simplified connection experience.

**Highlights:** Words-first content focus, Simplified social connection, Inspiration and fun, Refuge from digital overwhelm, Substance over spectacle

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTribe free?

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

### Is skeleton social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GTribe or skeleton social?

skeleton social is rated higher. GTribe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while skeleton social averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do GTribe or skeleton social have ads?

Neither GTribe nor skeleton social shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GTribe or skeleton social?

GTribe ships an update monthly, and skeleton social every 2 weeks. Most recently, GTribe was updated on October 5, 2026 and skeleton social on October 20, 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.*