# Poppin vs ConnectED

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectED at 5.0 against Poppin's 4.4. ConnectED also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Poppin's advantage is ratings volume (220 vs 1) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ConnectED holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poppin has 220 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poppin | ConnectED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppin-the-party-platform/id1573674111/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-explore-events/id6758779763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 351 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Poppin Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573674113) | [Shivanshu Dwivedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874945071) |

## What reviewers say

### Poppin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppin-the-party-platform/id1573674111)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and create real-life events, see where friends are headed, and connect with clubs and organizations. Seamlessly manage RSVPs, ticketing, and guest lists for any gathering. Prioritizes privacy and safety with anonymous reporting and secure event sharing.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby events, Create and host events, RSVP and join guest lists, In-app ticketing and scanning, Connect with friends and groups, Organization event management, Event discovery feed

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎉 Simplifies finding parties and events
- 🚀 Efficient event discovery and ticketing
- 💬 Great in-app communication features
- 🎫 Convenient QR code ticket scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy onboarding and sign-up process
- 📍 Location detection issues
- 🔒 Security concerns with Instagram login
- 😞 Limited geographic coverage outside LA/California

**Reported bugs**

- Search function fails when entering college name
- Phone number format validation error on account deletion
- App freezes on bottle loading screen
- Location constantly resets to wrong region
- Student email verification causes error and app crash

**Requested features**

- Expand school database with more universities
- Improve customer support beyond Zoom calls
- Add more event coverage outside California
- Enhance social features for connecting with friends
- Better safety verification for events


### ConnectED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-explore-events/id6758779763)

Discover campus events, create spontaneous hangouts, and connect with verified students. This app helps you find activities and meet people with shared interests, making it easy to turn plans into reality.

**Highlights:** Discover campus events, Create hangouts, Connect with verified students, Real-time event updates, Find study groups and clubs, Spontaneous outing planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poppin free?

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

### Is ConnectED free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poppin or ConnectED?

ConnectED is rated higher. Poppin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while ConnectED averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Poppin or ConnectED have ads?

Poppin shows ads; ConnectED does not.

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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.*