Comparison

JoinLinks vs KOMBYE

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

KOMBYE

This app helps Black professionals over 40 connect in person by showing where community members are gathering in real time. It facilitates finding social events and venues, aiming to reduce isolation and build real connections.

Highlights
  • Real-time community check-ins
  • Discover popular gathering spots
  • Member-curated venue guide
  • In-person mixers
  • Group chat for planning meetups
  • Community-rated recommendations
Features
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KOMBYE: Find Your Community. In Person. KOMBYE is for Black professionals over 40, and for people who enjoy community with Black professionals over 40. Everyone over 40 is welcome. Professionals check in, and these check-ins show other community members where like-minded people are gathering in real time. This helps reduce social isolation for this community. KOMBYE is not a dating app. No swiping. No messaging strangers. No matching. It’s a check-in app and social club built for one purpose: helping people over 40 find community and grow their social circle, in hopes that real partnership follows. Our goal is to reduce isolation. You don’t have to go it alone. It’s time to meet in person...again. HOW IT WORKS Check In Let the community know where you are tonight, and what the vibe is. See the Community Map Discover the popular areas where the community is checking in, in real time, within a 3 block radius. Add Your Pic Just left somewhere good? Add your pic, tell the story, and let the community know how it was. It lands in the KOMBYE Kommunity feed. Explore High Vibe Spots A living, member-built guide to the venues, lounges, churches, and events worth knowing about. Join the Mixers In-person mixers for members. No swiping required. WHY KOMBYE Feel Seen Again After a move, a breakup, or an empty nest, your social world can shrink fast. KOMBYE helps you rebuild real connection, without the pressure or performance of dating apps. High Vibe, On Purpose Every spot on KOMBYE is curated and rated by real members: clean energy, good music, real community. If it doesn’t lift people up, it’s not on here. Community-Curated, Community-Rated Real photos, real reviews, and real recommendations from people who were actually there. In-Person Mixers Real mixers, built for genuine connection, not endless scrolling. Group Chat Talk with members, plan meetups, and build relationships that go beyond the screen. Ready to get out of the house? Download free and check in tonight.

Screenshots

JoinLinks4 screens
KOMBYE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOMBYE at none against JoinLinks's 3. KOMBYE also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). JoinLinks's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. KOMBYE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KOMBYE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoinLinks has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of JoinLinks's written reviews are positive against 100% of KOMBYE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, KOMBYE every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
JoinLinks versus KOMBYE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoinLinksKOMBYE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJoin LinksDel Harrison LLC

Customer experience

JoinLinks

All ratings43 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

KOMBYE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
None

KOMBYE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JoinLinks free?
JoinLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KOMBYE free?
KOMBYE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JoinLinks or KOMBYE?
KOMBYE is rated higher. JoinLinks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while KOMBYE averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do JoinLinks or KOMBYE have ads?
Neither JoinLinks nor KOMBYE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JoinLinks or KOMBYE?
JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and KOMBYE every 3 days. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on November 3, 2026 and KOMBYE on October 30, 2026.

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