# PLINK vs StudentDeck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudentDeck at none against PLINK's 16. StudentDeck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLINK sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StudentDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLINK | StudentDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PLINK INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484773993) | [Ben Gammon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770181201) |

## What reviewers say

### PLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602)

Connect with other gamers to find teammates for any game. Discover players based on age, country, and language, and improve your skills by playing with experienced gamers. Share your achievements and stream your gameplay to a global community.

**Highlights:** Gamer matchmaking by age, country, language, In-app chat and voice calls, Discover game stats and share results, Create and join gaming squads, Follow streamers and stream online, Supports popular games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, CS:GO

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plink Pro Monthly (id20071003) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO weekly (id20102717) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031010) | $9.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031017) | $16.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | per month |
| Lifetime BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Helpful for finding teammates
- 📊 Useful game stats tracking
- 💬 Good for connecting with gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Forced to provide payment info
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to use app without subscription
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews
- 🚫 Lack of free version access

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit subscription screen
- Inaccurate game stats/rankings
- Subscription issues (double-charging, inability to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Option to hide/remove unwanted games
- Regional matchmaking
- Better age/demographic controls
- Improved moderation for toxic behavior


### StudentDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentdeck/id6714449878)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLINK free?

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

### Is StudentDeck free?

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

### Do PLINK or StudentDeck have ads?

PLINK shows ads; StudentDeck does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLINK or StudentDeck?

PLINK ships an update weekly, and StudentDeck weekly. Most recently, PLINK was updated on November 1, 2026 and StudentDeck on October 27, 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.*