# JoinLinks vs AfroYap

JoinLinks and AfroYap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of JoinLinks's written reviews are positive against 50% of AfroYap's. JoinLinks also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 11). AfroYap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for JoinLinks against 4.8 for AfroYap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of JoinLinks's written reviews are positive against 50% of AfroYap's.

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, AfroYap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoinLinks | AfroYap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afroyap/id6757343172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 246 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) | [Muhammed Jatta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866231142) |

## 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 |


### AfroYap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afroyap/id6757343172)

Connect, converse, and express yourself on a social platform designed for meaningful interactions within the African diaspora. Share quick updates, join discussions, and build real connections through private messaging and community moderation.

**Highlights:** Post quick updates (Yaps), Join discussions and reply to posts, Discover and follow new people, Private messaging for direct connections, Community moderation tools, Secure and privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoinLinks free?

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

### Is AfroYap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JoinLinks or AfroYap?

AfroYap is rated higher. JoinLinks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while AfroYap averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do JoinLinks or AfroYap have ads?

Neither JoinLinks nor AfroYap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JoinLinks or AfroYap?

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and AfroYap every 6 days. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on September 30, 2026 and AfroYap on September 29, 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.*