# VenueGPS vs SoulWavee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoulWavee at none against VenueGPS's 10. SoulWavee also leads on ads (none vs shown). VenueGPS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VenueGPS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SoulWavee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VenueGPS | SoulWavee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venuegps/id1613059136/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **46** | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [david morey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058875720) | [SoulWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789459623) |

## What reviewers say

### VenueGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venuegps/id1613059136)

Discover local events, dining, and entertainment tailored to your interests. This app provides real-time updates and personalized recommendations, helping you explore new places and connect with local culture. Never miss out on what's happening around you.

**Highlights:** Personalized preference profiles, Real-time event updates, Interactive map with directions, Discover dining and entertainment, Explore attractions and festivals, Connect with local culture

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VGPS Standard Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VGPS VIP Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VGPS Standard Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Basic Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VGPS VIP Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one event discovery
- 👍 Perfect for travelers
- 👍 Great for nightlife and events
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Real-time event updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot sign up
- 🐛 Not fully functional yet

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past create account page

**Requested features**

- Make app accessible


### SoulWavee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulwavee/id6789459621)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VenueGPS free?

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

### Is SoulWavee free?

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

### Do VenueGPS or SoulWavee have ads?

VenueGPS shows ads; SoulWavee does not.

### Which is updated more often, VenueGPS or SoulWavee?

VenueGPS ships an update fortnightly, and SoulWavee fortnightly. Most recently, VenueGPS was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoulWavee on October 25, 2026.

---

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