# Beatmatch vs JoinLinks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beatmatch at none against JoinLinks's 3. Beatmatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). JoinLinks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beatmatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beatmatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Beatmatch's written reviews are positive against 92% of JoinLinks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beatmatch ships an update every 3 weeks, JoinLinks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatmatch | JoinLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmatch-do-more-together/id1540216913/reviews)** | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beatmatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540216915) | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatmatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmatch-do-more-together/id1540216913)

Discover and host social experiences centered around music, art, and culture. Find local events, connect with like-minded individuals, and plan gatherings with friends. Creators can promote their gigs and build their audience.

**Highlights:** Discover curated events, Host and promote events, Connect with attendees, Personalized event recommendations, Plan with friends, Build creator communities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept for connecting through music
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🤝 Great for meeting like-minded people
- 🎶 Excellent for discovering music and events
- 🚀 Fast and stress-free ticketing for event creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Login issues (no code received)
- 🌍 Limited geographical availability (US cities only)
- 🤷‍♀️ Users confused about app's purpose/functionality
- 🚫 Cannot create meetups or talk to people
- 📉 Limited genres and favorite songs

**Reported bugs**

- App does not send verification codes
- App is glitchy
- App acts like a new user every time
- App freezes
- App won't let users complete setup

**Requested features**

- Promote the app more to gain users
- Expand geographical availability
- Allow users to create their own prompts for music
- Improve genre and favorite song limitations
- Clarify app's primary purpose (dating vs. social vs. events)


### 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 Beatmatch free?

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

### Is JoinLinks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beatmatch or JoinLinks?

Beatmatch is rated higher. Beatmatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while JoinLinks averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Beatmatch or JoinLinks have ads?

Beatmatch shows ads; JoinLinks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beatmatch or JoinLinks?

Beatmatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and JoinLinks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beatmatch was updated on November 3, 2026 and JoinLinks 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.*