Bastyon vs Iriyo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bastyon
This open-source platform allows users to publish and share content like posts, videos, and blogs. It leverages blockchain technology and runs on a distributed network of user computers.
- Decentralized publishing
- Social networking
- Content sharing (posts, videos, blogs)
- Blockchain technology
- Open-source
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Open-sourced decentralized publishing and social platform. It is based on the blockhain technology and runs on users' computers around the world. Includes content such as posts, videos and long form blogs.
Iriyo
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Iriyo helps travelers in Korea see the real local vibe before deciding where to go. Instead of relying only on reviews, maps, or polished travel posts, Iriyo shows short nearby video clips from real places around you. Check the atmosphere of a neighborhood, street, cafe area, or nightlife spot before you head out. With Iriyo, you can: - Watch short local clips from nearby areas - Preview the real mood of places in Korea - Discover local streets, cafes, food spots, and hangout areas - Upload short clips to share what your area feels like right now - Save clips and come back to places you are interested in Iriyo is designed for foreign travelers, exchange students, digital nomads, and anyone exploring Korea who wants a quick, honest look at what a place feels like today. Iriyo uses your location only to find an approximate nearby area. Exact GPS coordinates are not stored. See what locals see.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Iriyo at weekly against Bastyon's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Bastyon ships an update every 2 months, Iriyo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bastyon | Iriyo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dvm Analytics LLC | Kangnam Kim |
In-app purchases
Bastyon
No in-app purchases
Iriyo
No in-app purchases









