# Joiner vs PlacePoint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Joiner at none against PlacePoint's 4. Joiner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PlacePoint's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlacePoint sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Joiner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joiner ships an update every 4 weeks, PlacePoint every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joiner | PlacePoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joiner-activate-your-life/id1642467029/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joiner app, UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642467031) | [Asadbek Rashidov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773512333) |

## What reviewers say

### Joiner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joiner-activate-your-life/id1642467029)

Discover local events and activities to meet new people and expand your social circle. Connect through shared interests and activities, or host your own events to build communities. Feel at home in your city by finding experiences that fit your vibe.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Meet new people naturally, Find activities based on interests, Host your own events, Build local communities, Connect in real life

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlacePoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placepoint/id6773512121)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24-Hour Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-Days Spotlight | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7-Days Featured | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joiner free?

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

### Is PlacePoint free?

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

### Do Joiner or PlacePoint have ads?

Neither Joiner nor PlacePoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joiner or PlacePoint?

Joiner ships an update every 4 weeks, and PlacePoint every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joiner was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlacePoint on October 31, 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.*
