# Modernist vs Sonato

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonato at every 10 days against Modernist's every 3 months. Sonato also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 8). Modernist's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Modernist against 4.9 for Sonato. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonato has 281 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Modernist ships an update every 3 months, Sonato every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modernist | Sonato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modernist/id1457238458/reviews)** | [4.9 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonato/id1553756187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **281** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Modernist Club LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457238457) | [Sonato, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553756189) |

## What reviewers say

### Modernist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modernist/id1457238458)

This app connects members to exclusive events, dining reservations, and a network of reciprocal clubs. Members can manage their accounts, view billing history, and nominate new members.

**Highlights:** RSVP to events, Book dining reservations, Access reciprocal club network, Manage member account, View charge history, Nominate new members

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonato/id1553756187)

Connect with your private social club and fellow members, book amenities like tables and gym access, and discover exclusive clubs worldwide. Seamlessly check in using your digital pass.

**Highlights:** Club member chat, Table and space booking, Group and feed connections, Notifications for updates, Discover private clubs, Digital check-in pass

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modernist free?

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

### Is Sonato free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Modernist or Sonato?

Modernist is rated higher. Modernist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sonato averages 4.9 from 281 ratings.

### Do Modernist or Sonato have ads?

Neither Modernist nor Sonato shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modernist or Sonato?

Modernist ships an update every 3 months, and Sonato every 10 days. Most recently, Modernist was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sonato on November 3, 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.*