# Join a Join vs Skootel

The clearest difference is update cadence: Join a Join at fortnightly against Skootel's every 4 months. Join a Join also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Skootel's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 5.0 for Join a Join against 4.9 for Skootel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skootel has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Join a Join ships an update fortnightly, Skootel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join a Join | Skootel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-a-join/id6446095761/reviews)** | [4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skootel-scooter-sharing/id6615074657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Join a Join Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675932006) | [Forward Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761538415) |

## What reviewers say

### Join a Join

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-a-join/id6446095761)

Discover and book unique places to stay, from houses and apartments to camping sites. Connect with people, places, and experiences through a platform for lodging.

**Highlights:** List properties, Find places to stay, Book accommodations, Connect people and places, Access unique locations

**In-app purchases:** none


### Skootel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skootel-scooter-sharing/id6615074657)

Access shared electric scooters in key cities for fast, affordable, and eco-friendly urban travel.  Explore the city, commute, or ride for fun with a seamless app experience and group ride options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Ride Passes for savings, ATH Móvil and local payment options, Group Rides for up to 4 people, Real-time map of scooter availability, Ride Zone and safety alerts, Integrated wallet for easy top-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and fun to ride
- 💡 Responsible sobriety test

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen after opening
- 💰 Overpriced fees
- 🔒 Doesn't accept Apple Pay
- 🔋 Battery issues and scooters out of service

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate shutdown of scooter during group ride
- Issues with app functionality and connectivity

**Requested features**

- Better location tracking
- Improved payment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join a Join free?

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

### Is Skootel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join a Join or Skootel?

Join a Join is rated higher. Join a Join averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Skootel averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Join a Join or Skootel have ads?

Neither Join a Join nor Skootel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join a Join or Skootel?

Join a Join ships an update fortnightly, and Skootel every 4 months. Most recently, Join a Join was updated on June 1, 2026 and Skootel on September 25, 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.*