# Plots vs Bondfire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bondfire at 100% against Plots's 52%. Bondfire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Plots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 16). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bondfire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Plots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bondfire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plots has 3.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Plots's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bondfire's.

Plots ships an update weekly, Bondfire every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plots | Bondfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plots-host-and-find-events/id1633178565/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bondfire-shared-reflections/id6670346003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 308 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plots Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633178627) | [MaxGPT Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765916341) |

## What reviewers say

### Plots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plots-host-and-find-events/id1633178565)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and attend local in-person events, connect with friends, and see who else is going. Hosts can manage events and sell tickets. It's about experiencing the real world over digital content.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, View guest lists, RSVP or purchase tickets, Invite friends, Connect with hosts, Host events

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth user interface
- 👍 Great way to find local events
- 💡 Helpful for meeting new people
- 🚀 Efficient event discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💸 Excessive fees and charges
- 🙅‍♀️ Intrusive and mandatory account creation

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Ticket purchase problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to share profiles easily
- Improved blocking and spam prevention
- More transparency around data usage
- Simpler ticket purchasing process


### Bondfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bondfire-shared-reflections/id6670346003)

This app encourages self-reflection and community bonding through a unique journaling system. Users share daily highlights, future goals, and challenges, fostering honesty and personal growth. Interact with posts using a fun marshmallow-themed reaction system.

**Highlights:** Rose, Bud, Thorn journaling prompts, Community-based sharing, Marshmallow reactions, Marshmallow Battle Pass with unlockable accessories, Seasonal limited-time events, Personal growth tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bondfire Season 5 Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bondfire Season 4 Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bondfire Season 3 Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bondfire Season 2 Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marshmallow Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plots free?

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

### Is Bondfire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plots or Bondfire?

Bondfire is rated higher. Plots averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Bondfire averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Plots or Bondfire have ads?

Neither Plots nor Bondfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plots or Bondfire?

Plots ships an update weekly, and Bondfire every 10 days. Most recently, Plots was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bondfire on October 24, 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.*