# CaughtUp vs Purple.

The clearest difference is price: CaughtUp at Free against Purple.'s $9.99. CaughtUp also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Purple.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CaughtUp is free to download; Purple. costs $9.99 up front. CaughtUp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Purple. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CaughtUp against 5.0 for Purple.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

CaughtUp ships an update weekly, Purple. every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaughtUp | Purple. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caughtup-events/id1502339905/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple/id6752880061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CaughtUp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219774546) | [Purple Social Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841525049) |

## What reviewers say

### CaughtUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caughtup-events/id1502339905)

This app streamlines social planning by consolidating event details, coordination, and communication into a single, organized platform. It helps users turn ideas into organized events, even if friends don't have the app, and syncs with existing calendars for a complete view of your schedule.

**Highlights:** AI event creation from flyers or screenshots, Shareable event links (URL, QR code, text), Float ideas to friends for interest gauging, Personal availability view, Calendar sync for unified schedule, Built-in messaging for shared events, Live-updating event details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Plus | $7.99 | per month |


### Purple.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple/id6752880061)

This social networking app focuses on facilitating real-life interactions. It helps users discover local events, share spontaneous moments, and connect in private groups, encouraging meaningful offline experiences.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby events, Share real-time Moments, Create private Circles, Host events with tools, Connect for real-life experiences

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaughtUp free?

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

### Is Purple. free?

Purple. costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CaughtUp or Purple.?

CaughtUp and Purple. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do CaughtUp or Purple. have ads?

Neither CaughtUp nor Purple. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaughtUp or Purple.?

CaughtUp ships an update weekly, and Purple. every 4 weeks. Most recently, CaughtUp was updated on November 3, 2026 and Purple. on November 5, 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.*