The Platform vs Avenida
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Platform
Access live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews, and opinions from an independent New Zealand media organization. Engage in open discussions and share your thoughts.
- Live talk radio
- Video clips
- Podcasts
- Interviews
- Opinions
- Open discussion forum
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The Platform is a New Zealand owned independent media organisation, headed by award winning journalist and broadcaster Sean Plunket. Live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews and opinions to listen to, watch and read. Contribute to the open discussion we encourage and maintain on our dedicated apps.
Avenida
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Avenida is an exclusive community platform that connects authentic innovators and cultural catalysts through curated events and experiences. Our platform enables members to discover, host, and participate in unique cultural experiences while building meaningful connections with fellow innovators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Avenida at every 3 weeks against The Platform's every 6 weeks. 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.
The Platform ships an update every 6 weeks, Avenida every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Platform | Avenida |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netbyte | Joshua RL Hendriks |
In-app purchases
The Platform
No in-app purchases
Avenida
No in-app purchases
