# Social* vs Knotra

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Social* at none against Knotra's 2. Social* also leads on ads (none vs shown). Knotra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knotra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Social* asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Social* against 5.0 for Knotra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Social* ships an update every 3 months, Knotra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social* | Knotra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id1547468617/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotra-tech-communities/id6755727295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Social Mobile Application (SMC- Private) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547468619) | [Knotra LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855896982) |

## What reviewers say

### Social*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id1547468617)

This app simplifies event planning and discovery by allowing users to create and share live plans with friends or the public. It offers features for discovering local places and trending events, with automatic calendar syncing and post-event sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Create public or private plans, Share invite links with one-tap sign-in, Discover public events and trending feed, Find local places (cafes, restaurants, etc.), Automatic native calendar sync, Post photos and videos within plans, Personalized event history log

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knotra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotra-tech-communities/id6755727295)

Connect with like-minded individuals in focused community spaces. Discover and join discussions around shared interests, from hobbies to technology, and build more meaningful social connections.

**Highlights:** Discover communities, Join topic-based conversations, Create posts and reply, Follow conversations, Connect with people, Personal social experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knotra Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Knotra Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social* free?

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

### Is Knotra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Social* or Knotra?

Social* and Knotra are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Social* or Knotra have ads?

Knotra shows ads; Social* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Social* or Knotra?

Social* ships an update every 3 months, and Knotra every 2 weeks. Most recently, Social* was updated on November 3, 2026 and Knotra 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.*