Comparison

JoinLinks vs Street Paddle

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

Head to head
About

JoinLinks

Easily make meaningful friendships in real life by discovering or creating local hangouts and interest-based communities. Connect with others through a live feed and dedicated group chats to build lasting connections.

Highlights
  • Discover local hangouts and events
  • Create your own hangouts
  • Join interest-based communities
  • Connect via live feed and group chats
  • Share memories in community photo vaults
  • Build real friendships
Features
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Make Real Friends. Join Real Communities. Host Real Events. JoinLinks is the easiest way to build meaningful friendships in real life — and now, the easiest way to host the events and communities that bring people together. Whether you're new to a city or just looking to meet new people, JoinLinks helps you find others who share your interests and gives you the tools to turn connections into community. Create or join Links — real-world hangouts hosted by people nearby. From coffee meetups to weekend hikes, Links make it simple to get together in the real world. Build your Community — start or join interest-based communities, each with its own group chats, dedicated feed, event links, and private photo vault. Approve members, spin up multiple chat channels, and give your people a place to belong. Host and sell out your events — turn any Link into a ticketed event. Set prices, sell tickets right in the app, and check guests in at the door with a built-in scanner and live dashboard. The Wallet tracks your sales and payouts with simple Stripe setup.* Stay connected — share posts and photos on the Live Feed, reply in threads, @mention friends, and switch between accounts without logging out. Offline mode keeps your tickets and content available even when the venue Wi-Fi doesn't cooperate. Whether you're into running clubs, creative workshops, foodie adventures, or just want to meet good people, JoinLinks helps you make it happen. Key Features: • Discover local hangouts and events hosted by real people • Create your own Links and invite others to join • Sell tickets to your events and get paid, with check-in tools at the door* • Join interest-based Communities with group chats, feeds, and photo vaults • Post, react, and connect on the Live Feed • Switch between multiple accounts instantly • Access your tickets and content even when you're offline JoinLinks is your gateway to a more social, connected life. Wherever you are, there's a Link waiting for you. *Ticketing and payouts requires host verification. ToS: https://www.joinlinks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.joinlinks.com/privacy

About

Street Paddle

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14-day trial then a yearly subscription is required to access the content of the app. Connect with local players, join spontaneous matches, and track the latest from the courts! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie wanting to swing by, Pop Tennis Hub has everything you need to find your tribe, up your game, and maybe even learn a trick shot or two. https://streetpaddle.co/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

JoinLinks4 screens
Street Paddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: JoinLinks at 4 against Street Paddle's 2. JoinLinks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Street Paddle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, Street Paddle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JoinLinks versus Street Paddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoinLinksStreet Paddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJoin LinksCM MEDIA LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JoinLinks

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • JoinLinks Plus 3 Months$6.993 Months
  • JoinLinks Plus Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Street Paddle

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is JoinLinks free?
JoinLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Street Paddle free?
Street Paddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JoinLinks or Street Paddle have ads?
Neither JoinLinks nor Street Paddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JoinLinks or Street Paddle?
JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Street Paddle weekly. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Street Paddle on September 10, 2026.

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