Essence 360 vs Nightflyy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Essence 360
This app is a comprehensive platform for Black women, offering inspiration, career support, community connection, and cultural content. It provides tools for personal and professional growth, wellness, and curated shopping experiences.
- Career development and job opportunities
- Community social space
- Curated news and cultural content
- Wellness tools and meditations
- Shopping for brands and essentials
- Event information and updates
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From headline stories and cultural moments to career support, wellness tools, and community, Essence 360 is your all-in-one destination to live fully, grow intentionally, and stay connected to what matters most. Created by and for Black women, this app brings together every facet of your journey—inspiration, opportunity, joy, and purpose. Whether you’re planning your next move, finding your center, or just taking a moment for you—Essence 360 is here for it. Growth Build toward your future with tools that support your personal and professional evolution. Career Explore the E-Suite for coaching, job opportunities, networking, and resources built for your success. Community Connect and express yourself in Golden Hour, the social space where mood meets meaning. News Stay informed with curated stories from Essence.com, Afropunk, Beautycon, and more. Wellness Tap into meditations, sound healing, breathwork, and daily affirmations. Culture Celebrate creativity and expression through original content, perspectives, and curated experiences. Shopping Find favorites and discover new brands, everyday essentials, and must-have style picks in one curated space. Events Experience the energy of ESSENCE Festival and other signature events from the Essence network of brands—RSVP, explore lineups, and stay in the know with real-time updates. Download Essence 360 and step into a space designed for your whole self—brilliant, bold, and becoming.
Nightflyy
Discover local nightlife events, from large parties to private gatherings. Connect with friends, promoters, and venues, and share event details. Leave reviews to help others find the best spots.
- Discover local nightlife events
- Filter events by taste
- Post and promote events
- Organize private gatherings
- Share event information
- Connect with friends and venues
- Leave venue reviews
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DISCOVER - Do you hate scrolling for hours just to find weekend plans? We do too! - Easily find nightlife events posted by your friends, venues and the best promoters in your area. - Filter for events based on your nightlife tastes and find events that fit your vibe within seconds. POST AND PROMOTE - Promoters, are you tired of your party flyers getting lost in the sauce? We are too! Our community is nightlife ONLY, so simply post your events and plug into a new audience that’s looking specifically for you. - Do you get overwhelmed with all the texts and group chats when trying to get together with friends? We feel you! We’re not just for big parties, we love the small vibes too. Quickly organize private kickbacks, game nights and house parties with your friends. SHARE - Share event information with your friends and invite everybody to the party. CONNECT - Follow your favorite promoters, bars, clubs, and more to stay up to date on their upcoming events. - DM friends, promoters and venues. RATINGS AND REVIEWS - Leave quick reviews and rate the venues you visit. - Know what’s hot and what’s not in any city. Nightflyy+ Membership - Subscribe to Nightflyy+ to enjoy exclusive perks at your favorite venues weekly. - Participating Cities: Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | Charlotte, NC Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightflyy at 100% against Essence 360's 15%. Nightflyy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2). Essence 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Nightflyy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Essence 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nightflyy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Essence 360's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightflyy's.
Essence 360 ships an update every 5 weeks, Nightflyy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Essence 360 | Nightflyy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (32 ratings) | 4.7 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 269 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Essence Communications Inc | Slyde Lyfe LLC |
Customer experience
Essence 360
Nightflyy
In-app purchases
Essence 360
No in-app purchases
Nightflyy
- Nightflyy+ Membership7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Nightflyy+ Membership14 Days trial$12.001 Month
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