# Victoria vs BarLink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarLink at none against Victoria's 10. Victoria's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Victoria sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. BarLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Victoria ships an update monthly, BarLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victoria | BarLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoria/id1439912093/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [VICTORIA APP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439912092) | [Oscar Bhengu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793639779) |

## What reviewers say

### Victoria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoria/id1439912093)

Connect with like-minded individuals in a private community focused on shared experiences. Discover inspiring events and cultivate meaningful relationships within a network of creative and driven people. Explore art, fashion, music, film, and culture.

**Highlights:** Private community, Experience-focused events, Connect with creative individuals, Network in art, fashion, music, film, culture, Exclusive event invitations, Membership perks and customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Victoria Membership - 1 Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Victoria Membership - 1 Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Victoria Membership - 3 Months | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Victoria Membership - 3 Months | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 5 Enhanced Likes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Highlight | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20 Enhanced Likes | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Highlight+ | $15.99 | one-time |
| 5 Highlight+ | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept and idea
- 👍 Good UI design
- 🤝 Facilitates networking and meeting people
- 🗓️ Organizes events
- ✨ Innovative approach to dating/socializing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees
- ❌ Poor customer service
- 🚫 Restricted functionality for non-premium users
- ⏳ Long waiting lists/acceptance times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently, especially when changing preferences or starting conversations
- Unable to sign on or log in
- Messages not sent completely or disappear
- Search filter criteria do not work
- Fake profiles

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and fix bugs
- Enhance customer support responsiveness
- Offer a free trial or more accessible free tier
- Increase user base diversity and geographical reach
- Improve messaging functionality (full messages sent)


### BarLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barlink/id6741242924)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Victoria free?

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

### Is BarLink free?

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

### Do Victoria or BarLink have ads?

Neither Victoria nor BarLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Victoria or BarLink?

Victoria ships an update monthly, and BarLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Victoria was updated on October 24, 2026 and BarLink 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.*