Comparison

Palynx vs Plus 1

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

Head to head
About

Palynx

Discover new friendships and exciting local events. This app helps you find like-minded people, plan spontaneous meetups, and attend various gatherings. Expand your social circle and explore new adventures with tailored recommendations.

Highlights
  • Discover events and hangouts
  • Host and attend events
  • Connect with like-minded people
  • Plan last-minute hangouts
  • Real-time event updates
Features
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The Future of Friendship Starts Here. Introducing Palynx - the dedicated friendship and event discovery app. Palynx is designed to help you create new, meaningful friendships and discover exciting events happening near you. Whether you're new to your area, looking to expand your social circle, or seeking new adventures, Palynx makes it easy to find like-minded friends and explore together. What Palynx Offers • Discover Events and Hangouts: Find and attend various events from casual meetups to exciting parties. Palynx makes it simple to join last-minute hangouts or plan your next big outing. • Host and Attend Events: Easily create and host your events, while finding attendees who share your interests. Build a community around your events and engage with your audience. • Connect with Like-Minded People: Our intelligent matchmaking pairs you with friends who share your interests and hobbies. Never miss out on potential friendships with our tailored recommendations. • Plan Last Minute Hangouts: Easily arrange spontaneous meetups with new friends. Whether it’s grabbing drinks, catching a movie, or exploring a new café, Palynx helps you plan fun activities in no time. • Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time notifications about upcoming events and activities. Get instant updates on what’s trending and never miss out on the fun. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Monthly mixer pass • 1 month ($9.99) duration. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.palynx.com/terms-of-service

About

Plus 1

Connect with people through shared activities and events rather than endless swiping. Discover local happenings, create your own plans, and find companions for dating, networking, or casual meetups. Build genuine connections based on real-world experiences.

Highlights
  • Create and join plans
  • Discover local events
  • Network and date
  • Find activity partners
  • Connect with friends
  • Approve requests
  • Real ID verification
Features
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The Plans-First Social App Meet new people through real plans, not endless swiping. Discover local events, find things to do, and make friends, network, date, or find activity partners by joining plans happening nearby or posting your own. Whether you're looking for a gym buddy, dinner date, networking connection, concert companion, travel buddy, beach buddy, or someone to explore a new city with, Plus 1 makes it easy to connect through shared experiences instead of endless chats. How Plus 1 Works Post or Join Plans Create your own plan or browse plans happening nearby. Whether it's dinner, brunch, happy hour, concerts, workouts, pickleball, networking events, travel, beach days, or coffee, there's always something to do. Discover Local Events & Things to Do Explore the Ideas section featuring live events powered by Ticketmaster, plus happy hours, ladies' nights, wellness activities, date ideas, brunches, and more. Purchase tickets when available, then instantly create a plan to find a Plus 1 to join you. Stay Connected With Friends Follow friends, see what they're planning, invite them to join your plans, manage RSVPs, and keep everything organized in one place. Choose Who Joins Approve requests, invite existing friends, or meet someone new. You're always in control of who joins your plans. Build Real Connections Whether you're looking for friendship, professional networking, dating, or simply someone to share an experience with, Plus 1 helps turn plans into meaningful, real-world connections. Built for Real Life • Optional Real ID verification • In-app messaging with reporting and blocking • Reliability scores and post-plan reviews • Social profile linking for added trust Perfect For • Making new friends • Meeting local people • Professional networking • Dating without endless swiping • Finding activity partners • Discovering local events • Exploring a new city • Traveling with others • Coordinating plans with friends • Anyone looking for things to do nearby Stop swiping. Start making plans. Download Plus 1 today. Privacy Policy: https://joinplus1.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Your plans come first. Make them count — with Plus 1.

Screenshots

Palynx4 screens
Plus 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plus 1 at 140 against Palynx's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Palynx sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Palynx against 4.6 for Plus 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus 1 has 140 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Palynx's written reviews are positive against 94% of Plus 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palynx ships an update every 6 days, Plus 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Palynx versus Plus 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalynxPlus 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB103 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPalynx, Inc.Plus 1 Ventures, Inc

Customer experience

Palynx

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plus 1

All ratings140 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Palynx

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Mixer Pass$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • Social starter pack$4.99
  • Night Out Kit$6.99
5 purchases

Plus 1

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Platinum - $99/month$99.991 Month
  • Platinum - $999/year$999.991 Year
One-time2
  • Boosted Plan$20.00
  • Promoted Listing$50.00

Questions

Is Palynx free?
Palynx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus 1 free?
Plus 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Palynx or Plus 1?
Palynx is rated higher. Palynx averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Plus 1 averages 4.6 from 140 ratings.
Do Palynx or Plus 1 have ads?
Neither Palynx nor Plus 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palynx or Plus 1?
Palynx ships an update every 6 days, and Plus 1 weekly. Most recently, Palynx was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plus 1 on November 5, 2026.

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