Republike vs LinkUs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Republike
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Open to every voice. Demanding on conduct. A republic does not choose its citizens, it expects a certain standard from them. Here, ideas are never judged, only conduct. You can hold a minority position without risk, provided you respect the people in front of you. Moderation is not handed down by an opaque department. It is decided by citizens drawn at random. The framework is written down, and everyone swears to it before entering. Visiteur, free: you read, you react, you contribute. Citoyen: you organise and you decide. Republike. The social network that belongs to us. Subscription terms Citoyen, Fondateur offer: 24 EUR per year, auto-renewing. The subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your account settings. Citoyen, Constituant offer: 240 EUR, lifetime access, one-off payment, no renewal. Terms of use: https://republike.notion.site/REPUBLIKE-Term-of-Use-df90f82e72b34c4d9d50184bccf90da9
LinkUs
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LinkUs is the app that connects people… right where they are. At a bar, club, festival, campsite… discover who’s around you and interact in real time. More vibe, more spontaneity, better experiences. What you can do: * See active people around you * Chat in real time (messages, emojis, images) * Receive location-based notifications (events, offers, updates) 100% location-based: Access is only available when you’re physically present. Leave the place? You’re automatically logged out. Ephemeral chats: Conversations disappear automatically. No history, more freedom. Safety & control: * Request-based conversations * Block & report features * Safe and respectful experience Easy login: * Email with secure OTP code * Google & Apple Multi-language: English, French, Spanish LinkUs is not a dating app. It’s a new way to experience real life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkUs at none against Republike's 3. LinkUs also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Republike sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. LinkUs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Republike ships an update every 6 weeks, LinkUs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Republike | LinkUs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Republike | LinkUs App |
In-app purchases
Republike
- Founding Citizen (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Founding Father (Lifetime)2 variants$199.99
LinkUs
No in-app purchases









