Beakin Social vs Joy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beakin Social
Connect with your closest friends and family through intentional invites and check-ins. Discover local events and get AI-powered suggestions for hangouts, all within a private, ad-free feed focused on meaningful moments.
- Private, intentional connections
- Personal social calendar feed
- Discover local happenings
- AI-powered hangout suggestions
- Quick invites and check-ins
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Beakin is your personal signal for real-life connection. Add up to 150 Kin—your closest friends, family, and trusted people—and send Beakins: quick, intentional invites or check-ins that help you meet up, show support, and stay close. Your feed works like a personal social calendar—no ads, no noise—just the moments that matter. Love discovering new things locally? Follow DJs, restaurants, and creators on the Discover Page, then turn their posts into Beakins to instantly invite your crew. Need ideas? The Beakin AI Assistant suggests hangouts based on your mood, schedule, and what your Kin enjoy. With Beakin, you’ll: 1) Keep your inner circle close with private, intentional connections 2) See all your upcoming hangouts and events in one clean, simple feed 3) Discover local happenings and instantly rally your people 4) Get gentle reminders to nurture the relationships that matter Why Beakin? Because life’s best moments happen together.
Joy
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Joy is a safe space where you can express your mood, see how others feel, and offer kindness through simple messages of support. Together, let's take care of each other — one feeling at a time. How : - Share your mood in one tap - Explore how the community feels in real time - Send small words of encouragement - Feel supported, seen, and less alone Because sometimes, just knowing someone cares makes all the difference. Your emotions are valid. Your voice matters. We're here for each other.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Joy at every 2 days against Beakin Social's every 5 months. Beakin Social's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beakin Social ships an update every 5 months, Joy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beakin Social | Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BEAKIN LLC | Clement Marin |
In-app purchases
Beakin Social
No in-app purchases
Joy
No in-app purchases








