Comparison

Huddle Social vs Linkkup

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

Head to head
About

Huddle Social

Connect with your college community by discovering campus events, finding housing opportunities, and promoting club activities. An AI chatbot assists with university-related queries.

Highlights
  • Discover campus events
  • Find student housing and sublets
  • Promote club and personal gatherings
  • AI chatbot for university queries
  • College email verification
Features
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Introducing Huddle Social: Your Gateway to Campus Life and Beyond! Uncover the vibrant pulse of your college community with Huddle Social, the essential app for every college student looking to engage deeply with campus life and housing opportunities. Huddle Social evolves from ImBoard, bringing an enhanced platform that not only connects you to campus events but also facilitates apartment listings and sublets by students, for students. - Stay in the Loop: Dive into a wide array of events, from thrilling sports matches and vibrant social gatherings to enriching academic talks and creative personal projects. With Huddle Social, you’re always in sync with campus happenings and never miss out on what interests you most. - Empower Your Club: Effortlessly promote and manage your club’s events or your own gatherings. Huddle Social’s sleek interface lets you reach a broader audience, helping your events thrive and build a stronger community spirit. - Discounts & Deals: We've partnered with local restaurants & sweet spots to offer you amazing offers at your favorite places. Currently only at Purdue University! - Explore Housing Opportunities: Navigate through student-listed apartments and sublets. Whether you're looking for a place to stay or have space to share, Huddle Social makes it easy to find or list housing options, streamlining your search with trusted, student-only listings. Download Huddle Social now and dive into a world of events, connections, and unforgettable experiences. Your campus adventure starts here! Note: Huddle Social requires an active college email for verification purposes. Follow us on social media for updates and campus insights: Instagram: @huddlesocialapp Huddle Social – Where Campus Comes to Life.

About

Linkkup

Connect with people nearby who share your interests. Discover local communities, events, and chat instantly to build real-life friendships. Stop scrolling and start connecting with others in your area.

Highlights
  • Find people with similar interests nearby
  • Join or create local communities
  • Discover local events
  • Instant messaging with built-in chat
  • Share event photos and group memories
  • Personalized suggestions for people and events
Features
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What Linkkup Helps You Do:     •    Find people nearby who share similar interests     •    Join or create local communities around your hobbies     •    Discover fun events happening in your area     •    Message people and groups instantly with built-in chat     •    Share event photos and group memories with others Perfect For:     •    People new to a city who want to make friends     •    Students looking for study groups and social circles     •    Hobbyists finding others who love the same things     •    Professionals building a local network     •    Event organizers growing active communities     •    Anyone tired of social media that doesn’t lead to real-life connection How It Works:     1.    Set up your profile with your interests and location     2.    Get personalized suggestions for people, groups, and events     3.    Connect, chat, meet up, and build meaningful friendships Stop scrolling. Start connecting. Whether you’re looking for a workout buddy, a co-founder, or a friend to explore the city with — Linkkup is where it all begins. Support: support@linkkup.ai Contact: https://linkkup.ai/contact Privacy Policy: https://linkkup.ai/privacy Terms of Service: https://linkkup.ai/terms End User License Agreement: https://linkkup.ai/eula [Developer Credits] Aabhaas Vijayvergia Harshith Karuturi Vikram Penumarti

Screenshots

Huddle Social3 screens
Linkkup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linkkup at 100% against Huddle Social's 33%. Linkkup also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linkkup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Huddle Social's written reviews are positive against 100% of Linkkup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Huddle Social ships an update every 3 weeks, Linkkup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Huddle Social versus Linkkup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuddle SocialLinkkup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYashvardhan KhaitanLinkkup Inc.

Customer experience

Huddle Social

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Linkkup

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Huddle Social

No in-app purchases

None

Linkkup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Huddle Social free?
Huddle Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkkup free?
Linkkup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Huddle Social or Linkkup?
Linkkup is rated higher. Huddle Social averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Linkkup averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Huddle Social or Linkkup have ads?
Neither Huddle Social nor Linkkup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Huddle Social or Linkkup?
Huddle Social ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linkkup every 2 weeks. Most recently, Huddle Social was updated on November 7, 2026 and Linkkup on November 5, 2026.

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