# Kickstarter vs GZERO

The clearest difference is ads: GZERO at none against Kickstarter's shown. GZERO also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Kickstarter's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 11) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kickstarter against 4.8 for GZERO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kickstarter has 59K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, GZERO weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kickstarter | GZERO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzero/id6743716746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kickstarter, PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596961535) | [Eurasia Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363243328) |

## What reviewers say

### Kickstarter

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

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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


### GZERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gzero/id6743716746)

Connect with a global community of humanists and geopolitical enthusiasts to analyze and discuss world events. This non-toxic space allows for sharing insights, making predictions, and engaging in meaningful conversations about current affairs and future trends.

**Highlights:** Global community for analysis, Non-toxic discussion space, Channels for breaking news, Ask questions to experts, Make predictions on world events, Connect with like-minded users, User profiles and messaging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kickstarter free?

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

### Is GZERO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kickstarter or GZERO?

GZERO is rated higher. Kickstarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while GZERO averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Kickstarter or GZERO have ads?

Kickstarter shows ads; GZERO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kickstarter or GZERO?

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and GZERO weekly. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on November 1, 2026 and GZERO 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.*