Joinstar vs WHAT Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joinstar
Discover and connect with people in your network who are traveling to the same destinations or live in places you're visiting. Never miss an opportunity to meet up with friends again.
- Connect with people traveling to same places
- Find friends visiting your hometown
- Discover people living where you travel
- Never miss meetups with friends
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Joinstar connects you with people in your network that are traveling to the same places as you, living in the places you are traveling to, or visiting your hometown. With Joinstar, you will never miss out on chances to meet up with your friends again.
WHAT Social
Discover local events, exclusive deals, and connect with people in your community. Find concerts, festivals, support local businesses, and get real-time updates to explore your city.
- Find local events
- Support local businesses
- Unlock exclusive deals
- Connect with others
- Get real-time updates
- Personalized recommendations
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WHAT Social – Your Ultimate Guide to Local Events, Deals, and Connections WHAT Social is your real-time guide to everything happening around you. Whether you're looking for an event to attend tonight, discovering local businesses, or hunting for exclusive deals, WHAT Social keeps you connected to the pulse of your city. What You Can Do on WHAT Social: • Find Local Events – From concerts to festivals, get instant updates on what’s happening nearby. • Support Local Businesses – Discover and support nearby shops, restaurants, and more. • Unlock Exclusive Deals – Access special offers from local businesses and save big. • Connect with Others – Meet new people, join group outings, and build your local network. • Get Real-Time Updates – Stay informed with notifications about events, sales, and more. WHY WHAT Social? • Built for Community – Stay connected with local happenings and people in your city. • For the Movers & Shakers – Perfect for those who love exploring, socializing, and staying up-to-date. • Personalized & Curated – Recommendations just for you, so you never miss out on the best local experiences. Join WHAT Social today! Download now and explore your city like never before—events, deals, and connections all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: WHAT Social at free against Joinstar's ad-supported. WHAT Social also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Joinstar against 5.0 for WHAT Social. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Joinstar ships an update every 6 weeks, WHAT Social every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Joinstar | WHAT Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joinstar LLC | Joseph Cunningham |
Customer experience
Joinstar
WHAT Social
In-app purchases
Joinstar
No in-app purchases
WHAT Social
No in-app purchases
