# TwoTickets vs Platebuds

The clearest difference is rating: Platebuds at 5.0 against TwoTickets's 3.1. Platebuds also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TwoTickets's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TwoTickets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Platebuds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Platebuds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TwoTickets has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TwoTickets ships an update fortnightly, Platebuds every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TwoTickets | Platebuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twotickets-match-eventfully/id1596912801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platebuds/id6754364050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2Tickets LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596912803) | [Mokabyte AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800872412) |

## What reviewers say

### TwoTickets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twotickets-match-eventfully/id1596912801)

Connect with people who share your passions for local events like concerts and sports. Find companions for shared experiences, fostering real-life connections through event-based matching. It's a unique way to meet new friends or spark romance over mutual interests.

**Highlights:** Event-based matching, Find companions for concerts, sports, and more, Signal interest with a 'Twoot', Facilitates real-life meetups, Trust Score (T-Score) for user reliability, Safety features and community feedback

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


### Platebuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platebuds/id6754364050)

Connect with people nearby to share spontaneous meals and discover new restaurants. Host or join small groups for intimate dining experiences, fostering genuine connections over food.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of nearby dining groups, Join or host groups of 2-4 people, User ratings for hosts and participants, Attendance tracking for reliability, In-app group chat for coordination, Phone verification for enhanced trust

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TwoTickets free?

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

### Is Platebuds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TwoTickets or Platebuds?

Platebuds is rated higher. TwoTickets averages 3.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Platebuds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TwoTickets or Platebuds have ads?

Neither TwoTickets nor Platebuds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TwoTickets or Platebuds?

TwoTickets ships an update fortnightly, and Platebuds every 9 days. Most recently, TwoTickets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Platebuds on October 30, 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.*