# JoinLinks vs Symba

The clearest difference is rating: Symba at 5.0 against JoinLinks's 4.7. Symba also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%). JoinLinks's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Symba sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Symba 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 Symba's.

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, Symba every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoinLinks | Symba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinlinks/id1667954026/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symba-official/id6759738648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Join Links](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591282554) | [MySeat.com Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567056519) |

## 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 |


### Symba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symba-official/id6759738648)

Access exclusive content, pre-release music, and live streams from Symba. Engage with a community through member chats and participate in giveaways and auctions. Offers both free and premium subscription options for a deeper fan experience.

**Highlights:** App-only exclusive offers, Pre-release songs and videos, Exclusive album premieres, Impromptu livestreams, Exclusive merchandise and auctions, Member chat for photos and updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Exclusive Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Exclusive Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Exclusive Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoinLinks free?

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

### Is Symba free?

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

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

Symba is rated higher. JoinLinks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Symba averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do JoinLinks or Symba have ads?

Neither JoinLinks nor Symba shows ads.

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

JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Symba every 3 weeks. Most recently, JoinLinks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Symba on October 24, 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.*