Pludin vs JoyProject
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pludin
Connect with friends, family, and businesses through a dedicated social media platform. Share updates, messages, and engage with your network in a centralized space.
- Connect with friends and family
- Communicate with businesses
- Share updates and messages
- Centralized social network
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SOCIAL MEDIA APP that allows friends families and businesses to communicate with one another.
JoyProject
Connect with your local community and help others through a faith-based platform. Discover events, join discussions, offer support, and share items with those in need. Stay connected and spread joy.
- Discover local events
- Participate in group discussions
- Post needs and offer support
- Give away unused items
- Manage conversations with inbox
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Unveil a deeper sense of community with Joy Project, the faith-based app designed to serve the needs of those around you. Whether you’re looking to discover local events, participate in group discussions, or simply lend a helping hand, Joy Project brings your community closer to you. Post your needs and offer support to others in a trusted environment. Don’t let your unused items go to waste; give them away to someone who can put them to good use. With our powerful inbox feature, you can effortlessly manage your conversations, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to connect. Stay informed, get involved, and spread joy with Joy Project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: JoyProject at 9 against Pludin's 1. Pludin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pludin against 5.0 for JoyProject. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoyProject has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pludin | JoyProject |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | pludin llc | JoyProject Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Pludin
JoyProject
In-app purchases
Pludin
No in-app purchases
JoyProject
No in-app purchases
