# JoinLinks vs Grateful.so

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grateful.so at none against JoinLinks's 3. Grateful.so also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). JoinLinks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (40 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Grateful.so asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grateful.so holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoinLinks has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, Grateful.so every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoinLinks | Grateful.so |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratefulso/id6754523103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 246 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) | [Rahul Patni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848641723) |

## What reviewers say

### JoinLinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| JoinLinks Plus 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| JoinLinks Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Grateful.so

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratefulso/id6754523103)

This app encourages you to reflect on daily positives and share them privately with chosen groups. Build a habit of gratitude by answering a simple question, adding photos, and engaging with friends' entries.

**Highlights:** Daily gratitude prompts, Private sharing circles, Photo and location tagging, Interactive comments and likes, Habit tracking and reminders, Memory resurfacing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoinLinks free?

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

### Is Grateful.so free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JoinLinks or Grateful.so?

Grateful.so is rated higher. JoinLinks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Grateful.so averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do JoinLinks or Grateful.so have ads?

Neither JoinLinks nor Grateful.so shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JoinLinks or Grateful.so?

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grateful.so every 6 weeks. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on September 30, 2026 and Grateful.so on September 30, 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.*