Spotlyte vs SceneLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spotlyte
Easily discover local social events or create your own. Find new happenings with personalized recommendations and map views, or host gatherings for friends or your community. Spotlyte simplifies event planning and attendance tracking.
- Discover local events
- Host new events
- Map view for events
- Personalized event recommendations
- Event details and spotting
- Share events with friends/community
- Estimate event attendance
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Welcome to Spotlyte! Our goal is to make your search for social events as easy as possible. Spotlyte allows you to easily see events in your area and quickly host new events for others to see. You can use the Discover and Maps screens to quickly find new events in your area. The Home Screen will display similar events, as well as the events you’ve already spotted. You can quickly create an event by clicking the large + on the icon bar and entering the event information as necessary. If you need more information about an event or you want to spot it, you can simply click on the event to see the event details page. Based on your interests, Spotlyte will recommend events that may interest you and will even distinguish and suggest other events to you to try and expand your horizons in new ways. Spotlyte makes hosting events easy. You can quickly share all relevant event information with just your friends or your entire college community, and Spotlyte will even help you judge event attendance in advance!
SceneLink
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SceneLink – Discover & Join Events Around You SceneLink is your go-to platform for discovering exciting events, connecting with communities, and staying updated on what’s happening around you. Whether you’re looking for social gatherings, meetups, workshops, or special events, SceneLink makes it easy to explore, join, and manage events in one place. Discover Events Browse a wide range of events and find what matches your interests. View detailed event information including date, time, location, and description before joining. Join & Participate Join events with just a tap and become part of the experience. Stay informed and never miss out on events you care about. Detailed Event View Get complete event details in a clean and simple interface, helping you decide quickly and confidently. Secure Login & Signup Create an account or log in securely to manage your profile, track joined events, and personalize your experience. Why SceneLink? Easy event discovery Simple and fast event joining Clear and detailed event information Secure user authentication Smooth and user-friendly interface Whether you’re an event enthusiast or just looking for something new to attend, SceneLink helps you stay connected to the scene.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spotlyte at every 3 days against SceneLink's every 5 weeks. SceneLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Spotlyte ships an update every 3 days, SceneLink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spotlyte | SceneLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spotlyte LLC | tailwags |
In-app purchases
Spotlyte
No in-app purchases
SceneLink
No in-app purchases









