Creativist vs The Tribal App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Creativist
Connect with fellow creative professionals to collaborate on projects and find opportunities. Showcase your portfolio, discover talent, and team up to bring your artistic visions to life. Offers a platform for writers, artists, editors, and designers to find partnerships and potential cash-winning contests.
- Connect with creators
- Showcase portfolios
- Find project partners
- Submit to contests
- Discover creative talent
- Build creative partnerships
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All writers have their favorite words. Some of yours might be CASH-WINNING CONTEST! We creators love to create. But let’s be real. Creators need cash to create. And even buy food sometimes. This app isn’t only about connection. It’s about putting in the work and having the chance to be recognized. So…calling all creative writers! Enter our short story contest. Write it. Submit it. Get your chance to win some cash! Like our style? Read on, new creative friend. Finding a good creative partnership is like finding the perfect dating match. The chemistry is a must, but you also want someone who understands your project goals, needs, and timeline. Because it’s never easy to find “the one” to work with, we brought Creativist to life. Creativist is designed to help you choose the right person to take your masterpiece to the next level. Our app features profiles and portfolios of likeminded creators who share similar intentions—making a living by living out their creative passions. As a community of freelance artists, writers, editors, photographers, and designers, Creativist connects kindred spirits in creativity—like you! Whether you’re self-publishing or submitting to a major publisher, find the talent you need to elevate your work. This could look like: • A freelance writer teaming up with an illustrator to create a children’s book • An artist and an author turning a great idea into a great graphic novel • A blogger pairing with a designer to make their website look amazing • A photographer looking for the perfect social media wordsmith • An editor making magic out of a writer’s manuscript Start by reviewing each other’s past work to decide if it’s the right fit. Like what you see? Reach out and say hello to begin a collaboration. Once it’s a match, the two of you take it from there. Deadlines, pay structure, and deliverables are all handled and agreed upon by both parties and happen outside of the Creativist platform. Creativist is free to download and use. But we also have premium features! To get the best of Creativist, sign up for our subscription plan at $9.99 per month. Subscriptions unlock Creativist’s functionality as per plan and can be cancelled within a set period of time identified within our terms and conditions. Payment is charged to the credit card that is connected to your iTunes account. Auto-renewals must be turned off within 24 hours of the current subscription period to avoid being charged for the next subscription period. The management of you subscription can be done within the app. Once a subscription is initiated, any unused portions of your free trial are forfeited. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://api.creativist.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://api.creativist.app/privacy_policies
The Tribal App
This app connects content creators to foster growth and collaboration. Find like-minded individuals, discover brand partnerships, and join curated groups to enhance engagement and strategy. It's designed for creators to build community, expand reach, and monetize their passion.
- Creator Groups by niche and size
- Find nearby creators for local collaboration
- Brand marketplace for paid deals
- Monthly group rotations for fresh networks
- Collaboration hub for content partnerships
- Direct messaging with friends and creators
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Tribal App: Connect. Collaborate. Grow. The ultimate community for connecting like-minded Content Creators Tribal is where real creator growth happens. Whether you're a micro-influencer or full-time creator, Tribal connects you with like-minded Instagram / TikTok creators, brand collaborations, and tier segmented groups designed to boost collaboration, engagement, and strategy. KEY FEATURES: Creator Groups: Join exclusive, curated groups based on your niche, follower size, and content goals. Get real engagement, support, and feedback from fellow creators. Creators Near Me : Find and connect with nearby creators in your city or region. Collaborate in real life, co-create content, or build local creative circles. Brand Marketplace: Discover and connect with vetted brands looking to collaborate with creators like you. Pitch, negotiate, and land paid brand deals—all in one place. Monthly Group Rotations: Stay inspired with fresh creator circles every month. Expand your network, reach new audiences, and keep your content evolving. Collaboration Hub: Find creators near you or in your niche to partner on Reels, giveaways, co-branded content, and more. Built for Creators. By Creators. Whether you're in fashion, fitness, beauty, travel, food, or lifestyle—Tribal helps you build your community, grow your influence, and get paid doing what you love. Download Tribal and level up your creator journey today. Your people are here. Your next collab is waiting. Subscription Feature: Join the ultimate travel community. Connect with creators, join groups, find users nearby, and message your friends directly. Unlock more with Pro features!: * Send private messages to your friends and fellow creators. * Join and participate in more than one travel group. * Find and connect with users near your current location for instant meet-ups. * Explore new travel destinations and share your experiences. The Tribal Plans price: * Monthly Plan: $9.99 per month * Annual Plan: $99.99 per year Payments and Renewal: * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. * No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of Use: https://api.thetribalapp.com/terms_and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://api.thetribalapp.com/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Creativist at freemium against The Tribal App's subscription. Creativist also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). The Tribal App's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). 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. Creativist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and The Tribal App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Tribal App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tribal App has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Creativist's written reviews are positive against 81% of The Tribal App's.
Creativist ships an update every 3 weeks, The Tribal App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Creativist | The Tribal App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Passel, LLC | Andrew Sweeney |
Customer experience
Creativist
The Tribal App
In-app purchases
Creativist
- Standard$5.991 Month
- Professional$9.991 Month
- Promotional$9.991 Month
The Tribal App
- The Tribal App$9.991 Month
- The Tribal App$99.991 Year








