# Kickstarter vs Applied Client Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Applied Client Network at 100% against Kickstarter's 32%. Applied Client Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Kickstarter's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Applied Client Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kickstarter has 60K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Kickstarter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Applied Client Network's.

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, Applied Client Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kickstarter | Applied Client Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applied-client-network/id6503440833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kickstarter, PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596961535) | [Applied Systems Client Network, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476457523) |

## What reviewers say

### Kickstarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532)

Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.

**Highlights:** Discover creative projects globally, Pledge to projects, Receive project updates, Track backings, Join a global creative community

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy tracker for backed projects
- 👍 Great app and great service
- 🚀 Bypass the traditional economy!
- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Works well enough unless you support a lot of projects
- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🔒 Scammers Paradise
- 🔒 Don't fall into the trap
- 🔒 platform setup to scam you

**Reported bugs**

- Explore tab broken in latest update
- Notifications not working correctly
- Activity feed not updating
- Issues with submitting surveys through the app
- Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges

**Requested features**

- Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
- Ability to follow creators directly in the app
- Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
- Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
- Introduce a read/unread project status


### Applied Client Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applied-client-network/id6503440833)

This app provides resources and tools to help users of Applied solutions better navigate and utilize the technology. It aims to educate agencies and brokerages powered by Applied products, offering features like a Live Feed and Member Alliances to enhance user results.

**Highlights:** Client education resources, Technology navigation tools, Live Feed feature, Member Alliances, Empowerment for Applied users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kickstarter free?

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

### Is Applied Client Network free?

Applied Client Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kickstarter or Applied Client Network?

Applied Client Network is rated higher. Kickstarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Applied Client Network averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Kickstarter or Applied Client Network have ads?

Kickstarter shows ads; Applied Client Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kickstarter or Applied Client Network?

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and Applied Client Network every 3 months. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Applied Client Network on October 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.*