# SipSkip vs WhoThere

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhoThere at none against SipSkip's 2. WhoThere also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). SipSkip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (110 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SipSkip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. WhoThere asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SipSkip against 5.0 for WhoThere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SipSkip has 110 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SipSkip ships an update every 2 weeks, WhoThere every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SipSkip | WhoThere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipskip/id6499523154/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whothere/id6742131234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 150 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SipSkip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777290) | [Peyton Andras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796989752) |

## What reviewers say

### SipSkip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipskip/id6499523154)

Discover and choose nightlife venues with a Tinder-like interface. See real-time crowd updates, rate venues, and get instant ride-sharing to your destination. Purchase a pass for expedited service.

**Highlights:** Venue discovery via swipe interface, Real-time crowd updates, Venue rating system (Sip/Skip), "I'm Going" check-ins, One-tap Uber integration, SipSkip Pass for instant service

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Pass | $29.99 | per month |


### WhoThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whothere/id6742131234)

This app uses AI to suggest the best local bars and events based on your preferences and real-time activity. It helps you coordinate meetups with friends, see who's attending, and stay updated on venue information. Enjoy effortless planning and never miss out on what's happening.

**Highlights:** AI-powered bar and event recommendations, Real-time friend location sharing, Direct messaging with friends and venues, Event RSVP and reminders, Detailed bar profiles, Smart alerts for important updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SipSkip free?

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

### Is WhoThere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SipSkip or WhoThere?

WhoThere is rated higher. SipSkip averages 4.9 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while WhoThere averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SipSkip or WhoThere have ads?

WhoThere shows ads; SipSkip does not.

### Which is updated more often, SipSkip or WhoThere?

SipSkip ships an update every 2 weeks, and WhoThere every 5 weeks. Most recently, SipSkip was updated on September 18, 2026 and WhoThere on June 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.*