# Wander vs ChillAround

The clearest difference is rating: ChillAround at 5.0 against Wander's 3.8. ChillAround also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Wander's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wander sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ChillAround asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChillAround holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wander has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Wander's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChillAround's.

Wander ships an update every 2 days, ChillAround weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wander | ChillAround |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-right-crowd-irl/id6474634049/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chillaround/id6742785538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ActEarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695427020) | [AWO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724744857) |

## What reviewers say

### Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-right-crowd-irl/id6474634049)

Connect with people nearby through group chats based on shared interests. This app focuses on meaningful conversations over profile swiping, offering a free way to find new friends and hangouts.

**Highlights:** Instant group chat invitations, No profile swiping, AI-powered friend matching, Interest-based connections, Free to use, Meaningful conversations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wander+ Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited DMs | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 Intro | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Intros | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Intros | $9.99 | one-time |


### ChillAround

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chillaround/id6742785538)

This app blends augmented reality with secure messaging and AI assistance for a unique social experience. Create a 3D avatar, join interest-based communities, and interact with digital objects in the real world.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart replies, End-to-end encrypted chats, Customizable 3D avatar creation, Interest-based communities, Geolocation discovery, Augmented and Extended Reality (AR/XR) features, 3D object sharing and AR interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wander free?

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

### Is ChillAround free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wander or ChillAround?

ChillAround is rated higher. Wander averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ChillAround averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wander or ChillAround have ads?

Wander shows ads; ChillAround does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wander or ChillAround?

Wander ships an update every 2 days, and ChillAround weekly. Most recently, Wander was updated on November 4, 2026 and ChillAround on November 4, 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.*