Comparison

Link360 vs VanChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Link360

This app helps you stay connected with loved ones by sharing real-time locations within private, encrypted circles. It offers features like location history, SOS alerts, and place notifications for enhanced safety and connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing
  • End-to-end encrypted circles
  • Location history
  • SOS alerts
  • Place entry/leave notifications
  • Private chat
Features
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Family Locator: Link360 is a new location tracker app that helps you stay connected with your family, friends, and the people in your life. With your family members' consent, Link360 makes it easy to keep a closer bond with them. Stay connected with your loved ones! Create a Circle Set up an end-to-end encrypted Circle with 5 to 30 people to keep your family safe. Use Link360 to check their locations anytime you need! Share real-time location on map Create private Circles. Within the Circle (private network), you can see real-time location sharing for all members. Location History View the location history of Circle members. Perfect for parents looking for a parental control app with a find-my-kids feature. SOS & Notification Send or receive SOS signals within your Circle. Get alerts when Circle members drive over the speed limit or have a low battery. Private Chat Start a Private Chat with your loved ones in a Private Channel and check their location on the map to strengthen your family connection. Place entry/leave Set up an E-fence to get notified when Circle members enter or leave specific places. Download Link360 now to build a strong, safe, and accurate family connection! Please note: Link360, the family phone number tracker, can only be used with the consent of other Circle members. 【Subscription Service Description】 1. Membership benefits: By subscribing, users can enjoy features like removing ads, joining 10 circles, creating 10 circles, increasing the number of circle members to 5, becoming an administrator, viewing 3 days of location history, receiving member location reminders, and more. 2. Subscription periods: Monthly membership (1 month), quarterly membership (3 months), annual membership (12 months). 3. Subscription prices: Prices are based on the in-app package, such as $9.99/month, $19.99/quarter, and $49.99/year. 4. Payment: Once the purchase is confirmed, the payment will be charged to your iTunes account. 5. Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After the charge, the subscription will automatically renew for the next period. 6. To cancel auto-renewal, turn off the subscription at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 7. To cancel, go to your iPhone [Settings] -> tap [iTunes & App Store] -> tap [Apple ID] -> [View Apple ID] -> [Subscriptions], and select to cancel. If you don’t cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will automatically renew. Privacy Policy: https://www.soul-apps.com/iosPrivacyPolicy.html User Agreement: https://www.soul-apps.com/iostermsofuse.html

About

VanChat

Features
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VanChat is a Canadian-hosted communication platform for friend groups that value trust. Run your own community, create threaded channels, and chat in real time. REAL-TIME MESSAGING Send and receive messages instantly with WebSocket-powered delivery. See typing indicators, get mention notifications, and react with emoji — all updating live across every device. CHANNELS & DIRECT MESSAGES Organize conversations into public or private channels. Send direct messages to individuals. Jump between channels with instant message loading and full history. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No third-party data collection. No ads. No tracking. Messages are managed and moderated by your own community. Terms of Use (EULA): https://docs.vanchat.ca/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.vanchat.ca/privacy/

Screenshots

Link3604 screens
VanChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VanChat at none against Link360's shown. VanChat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link360 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VanChat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link360 ships an update every 2 months, VanChat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Link360 versus VanChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink360VanChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.Prosocial Design Corp.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Link360

Subscriptions17
  • Circle VIP month1$4.991 Month
  • Circle Premium Monthly New1$4.991 Month
  • Circle Premium Monthly New20$4.991 Month
Show 14 more
  • Circle Upgrade Week Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Circle VIP quarter20$9.993 Months
  • Personal Premium Yearly New$9.991 Year
  • Circle Premium Quarterly New19$9.993 Months
  • Circle Premium Quarterly New20$9.993 Months
  • Personal Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Personal Premium Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Circle VIP year1$29.991 Year
  • Circle VIP year20$29.991 Year
  • Circle Premium Yearly New1$29.991 Year
  • Circle Premium Yearly New18$29.991 Year
  • Circle Premium Yearly New19$29.991 Year
  • Circle Premium Yearly New20$29.991 Year
  • Personal Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Circle Upgrade Month$19.99
  • Circle Upgrade Quarter$39.99
  • Circle Upgrade Year$99.99
10 purchases

VanChat

Subscriptions8
  • Donation$4.001 Month
  • Yearly $5$4.001 Year
  • Monthly $10$7.001 Month
Show 5 more
  • Yearly $10$7.001 Year
  • Monthly $25$19.001 Month
  • Yearly $25$19.001 Year
  • Monthly $50$40.001 Month
  • Yearly $50$40.001 Year
One-time2
  • Donate $25$19.00
  • Donate $50$40.00

Questions

Is Link360 free?
Link360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VanChat free?
VanChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Link360 or VanChat have ads?
Link360 shows ads; VanChat does not.
Which is updated more often, Link360 or VanChat?
Link360 ships an update every 2 months, and VanChat every 5 days. Most recently, Link360 was updated on October 7, 2026 and VanChat on October 11, 2026.

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