JoinLinks vs Choose KINN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Choose KINN
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Family isn't only who you're born to. It's who shows up. KINN is where you find chosen family - the people who fill the roles that matter most: a mentor, a parent figure, an older sibling, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or someone younger to look out for. You decide what you're looking for, and what you're willing to be for someone else. KINN is not a dating app. It's built for kinship: intentional, lasting, platonic relationships. HOW IT WORKS Build a profile that's actually you. Add your photos, your interests, and three short stories that say more than a bio ever could. Choose your roles. Say what you're looking for and what you're open to offering - mentor, mom figure, chosen sibling, and more. Connect on purpose. Browse real profiles, send a connection request, and start talking only once you both agree. BUILT FOR REAL CONNECTION Story-first profiles. No swiping on looks. People meet you through your words. Mutual by design. Messaging opens only after you both connect. Privacy you control. Choose who sees your identity and contact details - everyone, connections only, or no one. A verified community. Optional selfie verification helps keep KINN real. People near you. Find chosen family in your area, or open it up wider. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone building the family they choose - whether you never had it, lost it, or simply have room for more people who matter. KINN welcomes all identities, orientations, and backgrounds. Questions or feedback? admin@choosemykinn.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Choose KINN at none against JoinLinks's 3. JoinLinks's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. JoinLinks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Choose KINN asks for nothing beyond the download.
JoinLinks ships an update every 2 weeks, Choose KINN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoinLinks | Choose KINN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 246 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Join Links | MY KINN, INC |
In-app purchases
JoinLinks
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- JoinLinks Plus 3 Months$6.993 Months
- JoinLinks Plus Yearly$24.991 Year
Choose KINN
No in-app purchases








