Comparison

SipSkip vs Syndicate

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

Head to head
About

SipSkip

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
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SipSkip is an all-in-one nightlife platform made to streamline your entire night! Discover nearby venues or even swipe through them like a dating app until you find the perfect spot. See where the crowd is headed with real-time updates from nearby users. Love a venue? Give it a "Sip" to boost their score, or "Skip" it and share private feedback to help them improve. When you've found your destination, get there instantly with one-tap Uber integration that automatically loads the venue’s location. Say goodbye to long drink wait times, grab a SipSkip Pass to get served instantly every time! Swipe The Cards - Finding your perfect venue is now as easy as swiping! Browse nearby hotspots Tinder-style until you find the one that’s perfect for you. Sip or Skip Rating System - Love a venue? Give it a "Sip" and boost their score! Not feeling it? "Skip" it and optionally share private feedback to help them improve. "I'm Going" Check-ins - Let venues know you're coming and help your friends find the party! One tap tells everyone where the night is headed. Instant Uber Integration - Found your spot? Get there instantly! Tap the Uber button and you're one click away from the action. SipSkip Pass - Skip the wait! Purchase a SipSkip Pass to enjoy instant service at the busiest spots in town. Join thousands of users who've already discovered the future of nightlife! Available at participating venues. Pass terms vary by location. Must be 21+ for alcohol-related venues. This app is subject to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Syndicate

A professional-only social networking app for licensed hairstylists and salon professionals. Connect with peers, share client work, learn advanced techniques, and grow your extension business.

Highlights
  • Community Lounge for discussions and support
  • Dedicated community spaces
  • Official training courses and resource vault
  • Specialized chat groups for professionals
  • Client work sharing
  • Business growth resources
Features
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The Syndicate: A Drop Dead Community The Syndicate is the official community app built for licensed hairstylists and salon professionals.This is your high-signal, pro-only space — where working stylists connect, share real client work, master advanced techniques, and grow their extension businesses together. Inside The Syndicate: • Community Lounge – The main hub for conversations, questions, tips, and peer support • My Communities – Dedicated spaces including Introductions, Salon Owners, and Transformations • My Courses – Official Drop Dead Method training plus the Resource Vault packed with techniques, guides, and pro resources • Chat Groups – Specialized rooms for salon owners, stylists, affiliates, and students learning the method. Whether you’re troubleshooting, perfecting installs, scaling your business, or simply connecting with like-minded extension artists, The Syndicate gives you the education, network, and support you actually need.

Screenshots

SipSkip4 screens
Syndicate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syndicate at none against SipSkip's 2. SipSkip's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 6). On price, rating, ads 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. SipSkip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Syndicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SipSkip against 5.0 for Syndicate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SipSkip has 110 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SipSkip ships an update every 10 days, Syndicate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SipSkip versus Syndicate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipSkipSyndicate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (110 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings110 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSipSkipDrop Dead LLC

Customer experience

SipSkip

All ratings110 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%

Syndicate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SipSkip

Subscriptions2
  • Gold Pass$14.997 Days
  • Gold Pass$29.991 Month
None

Syndicate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SipSkip free?
SipSkip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syndicate free?
Syndicate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SipSkip or Syndicate?
Syndicate is rated higher. SipSkip averages 4.9 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Syndicate averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SipSkip or Syndicate have ads?
Neither SipSkip nor Syndicate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SipSkip or Syndicate?
SipSkip ships an update every 10 days, and Syndicate every 3 months. Most recently, SipSkip was updated on October 22, 2026 and Syndicate on October 24, 2026.

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