Comparison

Glance! vs JoinLinks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glance!

This app helps you connect with people you see in person. It bypasses traditional profiles and endless chats, focusing on real-time, in-person interactions. A premium membership offers extended chat options.

Highlights
  • Connect with people within 50 feet
  • No profiles to swipe
  • 15-minute chat limit
  • In-person meeting focus
  • Optional 24-hour chat extension
Features
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GLANCE! Meet your person IN PERSON again! Fun fact: Did you know the average single dating app user only approaches someone they’re interested once every 2 years?!! Why is that? Fear of Rejection!!! It happens to MILLIONS of us, ALL THE TIME...at the gym...at the store...on our morning trip to the coffee shop; we lock eyes with someone, feel a deep, powerful connection, then…deny our instincts to make a move because we’re afraid of putting ourselves out there. Lucky for us Glance!® is the world's first DATING APP DISRUPTOR that gives us the chance to get back to basics and find the love we seek in person. It is an incredible TOOL OF EMPOWERMENT that helps everyone, and we mean EVERYONE (gay, straight, bisexual, non-binary or anything in between), connect with a potential partner. And it does it all with: - NO PROFILES TO SWIPE THROUGH! (no words, there are only picture uploads) - NO ENDLESS BACK AND FORTH CHATS (fifteen minute texting limit is all ya git, lovebird.) - AND NO CATFISHING! (you have to see the person IN PERSON to even start) --------HOW IT WORKS--------- GLANCE!®: Send a ping, get a ping, and match. 1. See someone I like within 50-feet of you. 2. Find their pic on the app and send a ping to them. They will send a ping back. 3. Match and find yourself in a 15-minute chat, which disappears after that time. 4. After introducing yourselves through text, meet in person (they’re only 50ft away, right?). ————UPGRADE TO PREFFERED MEMBERSHIP———— Life happens, right? Sometimes the one you’ve glanced and matched with isn’t available at that exact moment to chat in person — they could be in hurry to get to work or be with family grabbing a bite, who knows. Becoming a PREFERRED MEMBER gives the two of you another chance finish where you left off with another 24 hours to chat! Website: www.TheGlanceApp.com Support: support@theglanceapp.como Instagram: @the_glance_app Privacy: https://www.theglanceapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.theglanceapp.com/terms-of-service

About

JoinLinks

Easily make meaningful friendships in real life by discovering or creating local hangouts and interest-based communities. Connect with others through a live feed and dedicated group chats to build lasting connections.

Highlights
  • Discover local hangouts and events
  • Create your own hangouts
  • Join interest-based communities
  • Connect via live feed and group chats
  • Share memories in community photo vaults
  • Build real friendships
Features
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Make Real Friends. Join Real Communities. Host Real Events. JoinLinks is the easiest way to build meaningful friendships in real life — and now, the easiest way to host the events and communities that bring people together. Whether you're new to a city or just looking to meet new people, JoinLinks helps you find others who share your interests and gives you the tools to turn connections into community. Create or join Links — real-world hangouts hosted by people nearby. From coffee meetups to weekend hikes, Links make it simple to get together in the real world. Build your Community — start or join interest-based communities, each with its own group chats, dedicated feed, event links, and private photo vault. Approve members, spin up multiple chat channels, and give your people a place to belong. Host and sell out your events — turn any Link into a ticketed event. Set prices, sell tickets right in the app, and check guests in at the door with a built-in scanner and live dashboard. The Wallet tracks your sales and payouts with simple Stripe setup.* Stay connected — share posts and photos on the Live Feed, reply in threads, @mention friends, and switch between accounts without logging out. Offline mode keeps your tickets and content available even when the venue Wi-Fi doesn't cooperate. Whether you're into running clubs, creative workshops, foodie adventures, or just want to meet good people, JoinLinks helps you make it happen. Key Features: • Discover local hangouts and events hosted by real people • Create your own Links and invite others to join • Sell tickets to your events and get paid, with check-in tools at the door* • Join interest-based Communities with group chats, feeds, and photo vaults • Post, react, and connect on the Live Feed • Switch between multiple accounts instantly • Access your tickets and content even when you're offline JoinLinks is your gateway to a more social, connected life. Wherever you are, there's a Link waiting for you. *Ticketing and payouts requires host verification. ToS: https://www.joinlinks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.joinlinks.com/privacy

Screenshots

Glance!4 screens
JoinLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JoinLinks at 90% against Glance!'s 0%. JoinLinks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Glance!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glance! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JoinLinks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoinLinks has 40 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Glance!'s written reviews are positive against 90% of JoinLinks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glance! ships an update every 2 months, JoinLinks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glance! versus JoinLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlance!JoinLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings740 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB246 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDizzy Bunny Productions LLCJoin Links

Customer experience

Glance!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

JoinLinks

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glance!

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade your membership$8.991 Month
3 purchases

JoinLinks

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • JoinLinks Plus 3 Months$6.993 Months
  • JoinLinks Plus Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Glance! free?
Glance! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoinLinks free?
JoinLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glance! or JoinLinks?
JoinLinks is rated higher. Glance! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while JoinLinks averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Glance! or JoinLinks have ads?
Neither Glance! nor JoinLinks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glance! or JoinLinks?
Glance! ships an update every 2 months, and JoinLinks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Glance! was updated on October 2, 2026 and JoinLinks on September 30, 2026.

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