Comparison

Vibe vs The Mix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vibe

Discover top local bars and clubs based on line length, crowd, and atmosphere. Find hidden gems in new cities or specific types of venues like dive bars or nightclubs. Connect with friends and promoters for an enhanced nightlife experience.

Highlights
  • Find bars by line, crowd, and vibe
  • Discover local favorites in new cities
  • Filter by venue type (dive bar, nightclub)
  • Check in and leave ratings
  • Vote for top bars daily
  • Connect with friends and promoters
Features
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Looking for the best bars in your area? Look no further. You can quickly and easily find the hottest spots based on three key factors:  -Line -Crowd -Vibe No more getting to the bar just to realize the line is an hour long, a surprise cover is $20, or the energy is low. Going on a trip to a new city? Vibe shows you the best spots that only locals know. Looking for a dive bar? Restaurant bar? Night club? Find all of the above and check the vibe before you end up at all the wrong places. Our app allows you to check in to bars and leave ratings for other users to see. Vote on the top bar every day so you always know where to go at night. Want a Monday night to feel like a Saturday night? Head to Vibe. Want to stay connected with your friends and see where they're going? No problem - just add them on our app and see where they're headed. Need to find a promoter for your upcoming trip? Connect with a promoter directly through a bar page! Whether you're looking for a quiet night out or a wild party, a Monday night or a Saturday night, Vibe has you covered. Download it today and never have a dull night out again. Privacy Policy: https://vibenightlife.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://vibenightlife.com/terms-%26-conditions

About

The Mix

Discover and personalize unforgettable nightlife experiences in real time. This app connects you with the most memorable events and venues.

Highlights
  • Real-time nightlife experiences
  • Personalized event discovery
  • Nightlife planning
  • Memorable experiences
Features
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The Mix provides people with the most memorable nightlife experiences in real time.

Screenshots

Vibe4 screens
The Mix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vibe at every 9 days against The Mix's every 3 weeks. Vibe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vibe against 5.0 for The Mix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibe ships an update every 9 days, The Mix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vibe versus The Mix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeThe Mix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB79 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGrowth Lab, LLCIbis

Customer experience

Vibe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Mix

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vibe

No in-app purchases

None

The Mix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibe free?
Vibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Mix free?
The Mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vibe or The Mix?
Vibe and The Mix are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Vibe or The Mix have ads?
Neither Vibe nor The Mix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibe or The Mix?
Vibe ships an update every 9 days, and The Mix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vibe was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Mix on September 19, 2026.

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