# Glance! vs JoinLinks

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glance! | JoinLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717/reviews) | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dizzy Bunny Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505716524) | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) |

## What reviewers say

### Glance!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade your membership | $8.99 | per month |


### JoinLinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| JoinLinks Plus 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| JoinLinks Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*