Comparison

Beakin Social vs Joy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private, intentional connections
  • Personal social calendar feed
  • Discover local happenings
  • AI-powered hangout suggestions
  • Quick invites and check-ins
Features
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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.

About

Joy

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Beakin Social4 screens
Joy3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beakin Social versus Joy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeakin SocialJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBEAKIN LLCClement Marin

In-app purchases

None

Beakin Social

No in-app purchases

None

Joy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beakin Social free?
Beakin Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Joy free?
Joy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beakin Social or Joy have ads?
Neither Beakin Social nor Joy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beakin Social or Joy?
Beakin Social ships an update every 5 months, and Joy every 2 days. Most recently, Beakin Social was updated on November 3, 2026 and Joy on October 30, 2026.

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