# BayviewU vs JoinLinks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BayviewU at none against JoinLinks's 3. BayviewU also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). JoinLinks's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (43 vs 9). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

JoinLinks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 43 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BayviewU | JoinLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayviewu/id1564033802/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bayview Baptist Church of San Diego Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564033804) | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) |

## What reviewers say

### BayviewU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayviewu/id1564033802)

This app serves as an online extension of a local church's ministry, offering members a space to learn, grow, and connect with others. It fosters spiritual development and relationship building within the church community.

**Highlights:** Online church platform, Member interaction, Spiritual growth, Relationship development, Internal church network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BayviewU free?

BayviewU 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, BayviewU or JoinLinks?

JoinLinks is rated higher. BayviewU averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while JoinLinks averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do BayviewU or JoinLinks have ads?

Neither BayviewU nor JoinLinks shows ads.

---

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