# JoyProject vs Center Years

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoyProject at none against Center Years's 1. JoyProject also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Center Years's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Center Years sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $119.99 per year. JoyProject asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JoyProject against 5.0 for Center Years. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoyProject has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JoyProject ships an update every 3 weeks, Center Years weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoyProject | Center Years |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyproject/id6468271294/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-years/id6764895732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JoyProject Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709684731) | [Center Years](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895953491) |

## What reviewers say

### JoyProject

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyproject/id6468271294)

Connect with your local community and help others through a faith-based platform. Discover events, join discussions, offer support, and share items with those in need. Stay connected and spread joy.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Participate in group discussions, Post needs and offer support, Give away unused items, Manage conversations with inbox

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Center Years

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-years/id6764895732)

This app is a community for adults navigating midlife changes. It offers monthly challenges and skill-building activities to help users explore new interests and connect with others. Earn badges for mastering new skills and share your progress with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Monthly engaging challenges, Skill-building activity badges, Expert-designed curriculum, Beginner to mastery progression, Positive and curated community, Share wins and find inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoyProject free?

JoyProject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Center Years free?

Center Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JoyProject or Center Years?

JoyProject and Center Years are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do JoyProject or Center Years have ads?

Neither JoyProject nor Center Years shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JoyProject or Center Years?

JoyProject ships an update every 3 weeks, and Center Years weekly. Most recently, JoyProject was updated on October 15, 2026 and Center Years on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*