Comparison

JoinLinks vs Deeper Waters

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

Deeper Waters

This app facilitates deeper connections within Christian relationships through daily prompts, guided questions, and prayer requests. It's designed for couples, friends, and small groups to foster spiritual and emotional growth beyond superficial conversations.

Highlights
  • Daily conversation prompts
  • Over 10,000 guided questions
  • Themed question packs
  • Private faith-based journal feed
  • Send and receive prayer requests
  • Designed for couples, friends, and small groups
Features
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The #1 Christian Relationship App for Deeper Connection Helping Christians connect, grow, and go deeper — in dating, marriage, and friendships. Deeper Waters is the ultimate Christian relationship app for couples, friends, and communities who want to build connection that’s spiritually and emotionally real. Whether you’re navigating Christian dating, strengthening your Christian marriage, deepening Christ-centered friendships, or exploring yourself— this is your space to grow with God and each other. One Daily Question. Every Relationship Gets Stronger. Every day, Deeper Waters sends you and your connections one powerful prompt — designed to spark meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and emotional clarity. Answer with your partner. Answer with your small group. Answer with your best friend. See each other’s hearts. Grow together. Perfect for dating, married couples, or anyone building faith-based connection. Christian Conversations That Go Beyond Small Talk With over 10,000+ guided questions and 50+ themed packs, you’ll find: • Christian dating questions that build clarity and intimacy • Marriage questions to grow communication, trust, and emotional depth • Friendship prompts rooted in love, boundaries, and spiritual unity • Icebreakers, dares, red flag check-ins, and healing reflections • Packs for every season: dating, engagement, marriage, family, healing, and more Post. Pray. Reflect. Repeat. Share what you’re learning, feeling, or praying through. Drop a thought, post a verse, or request prayer. Use your feed like a faith-based journal — seen only by the people who matter. Pray for Each Other, Every Day Send and receive prayer requests with your connections. Support your spouse. Lift up your friend. Let others cover you. It’s honest. It’s sacred. It’s real. Why Christians Love Deeper Waters • No followers. No likes. No pressure. • Safe space for real, Christ-centered communication • Designed for couples, friendships, and small groups • Built around healing, clarity, and God’s presence • Perfect for anyone craving more than shallow conversation This isn’t just another Christian couple app. It’s not a Bible study app or a Christian version of social media. This is Deeper Waters — where Christian relationships get real. Download Deeper Waters today. The ultimate app for Christian dating, Christian marriage, and Christ-centered friendship. Let every relationship grow deeper — one question, one prayer, one honest moment at a time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

JoinLinks4 screens
Deeper Waters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deeper Waters at 5.0 against JoinLinks's 4.7. Deeper Waters also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Deeper Waters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deeper Waters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of JoinLinks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deeper Waters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, Deeper Waters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JoinLinks versus Deeper Waters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoinLinksDeeper Waters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB76 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJoin LinksJonathan Michael Edwards

Customer experience

JoinLinks

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Deeper Waters

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Deeper Waters

Subscriptions1
  • Deeper Waters Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is JoinLinks free?
JoinLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deeper Waters free?
Deeper Waters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JoinLinks or Deeper Waters?
Deeper Waters is rated higher. JoinLinks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Deeper Waters averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do JoinLinks or Deeper Waters have ads?
Neither JoinLinks nor Deeper Waters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JoinLinks or Deeper Waters?
JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deeper Waters every 4 days. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on September 30, 2026 and Deeper Waters on October 10, 2026.

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