Comparison

Aglow vs Venn+

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

Head to head
About

Aglow

This app fosters real-world connections by enabling users to share local, interest-based videos. It prioritizes community interaction over follower counts, allowing users to discover and connect with people nearby through shared activities and content.

Highlights
  • Proximity-based video sharing
  • Interest-driven content discovery
  • Local community connection
  • Direct messaging
  • No followers or likes
  • Real-world meetups
Features
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Aglow is a proximity-based social app sparking real-world connection through local, interest-driven video sharing. In a social media world dominated by doom-scrolling and influencers, we’re betting on community over clout: 1. Post before you watch 2. See your neighbors' content 3. Message, maybe even meet 4. Repeat No followers. No likes. Just unfiltered video and shared life with your surrounding community. This app is for you if: •⁠ ⁠You want to find fellow surfers, runners, or pickleball players nearby •⁠ ⁠You’re traveling and want to see what locals are up to •⁠ ⁠You made too much sourdough and want to give it away If you are desiring more social and less media, we built this for you.

About

Venn+

This app simplifies making plans with friends or new people by automatically coordinating schedules and preferences. It offers curated experiences in your city and rewards users for participating in real-life hangouts.

Highlights
  • Effortless IRL plans
  • Automatic schedule coordination
  • Curated city experiences
  • Rewards for participation
  • Connect with new people
Features
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Venn: Effortless IRL Plans Meeting friends IRL shouldn’t be a headache. Venn makes it easy to connect — whether you’re hanging out with your crew or meeting new people in your city. Venn automatically plans hangouts that match everyone’s schedule and vibe. No endless group chats. No flaky plans. Just real moments that happen. Want to grow your circle? With Venn+, you can join curated weekly experiences with new groups and discover the best spots around town. Why Venn? • Effortless plans with friends or new people • Curated experiences in your city • Automatic coordination of time, place, and group • Rewards for showing up and participating • A simpler, better way to stay social offline Download Venn today and make your next hangout effortless. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.vennapp.co/privacy

Screenshots

Aglow4 screens
Venn+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aglow at none against Venn+'s 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Venn+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Aglow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Aglow against 4.7 for Venn+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aglow ships an update every 8 days, Venn+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aglow versus Venn+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAglowVenn+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB112 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAglow Life LLCVenn Corporation

Customer experience

Aglow

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Venn+

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aglow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Venn+

Subscriptions2
  • Venn+ Membership (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Venn+ Membership (Annual)$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Aglow free?
Aglow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Venn+ free?
Venn+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aglow or Venn+?
Venn+ is rated higher. Aglow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Venn+ averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Aglow or Venn+ have ads?
Neither Aglow nor Venn+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aglow or Venn+?
Aglow ships an update every 8 days, and Venn+ every 4 days. Most recently, Aglow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Venn+ on November 5, 2026.

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