# Playpen Chicago vs OBUDU Network

The clearest difference is rating: OBUDU Network at 5.0 against Playpen Chicago's 4.6. Playpen Chicago's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OBUDU Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playpen Chicago has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playpen Chicago | OBUDU Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-chicago/id6502450486/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obudu-network/id6737760582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE PLAYPEN ENTERPRISES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745512785) | [BigHeart Philanthropy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120503027) |

## What reviewers say

### Playpen Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-chicago/id6502450486)

Connect with other boating enthusiasts and lake lovers on Lake Michigan. Discover and plan events, share experiences, and find local insights for social gatherings and adventures.

**Highlights:** Connect with boaters and lake lovers, Discover lakefront events and parties, Plan boating excursions and meetups, Share sailing stories and photos, Get local entertainment insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OBUDU Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obudu-network/id6737760582)

Build and grow communities for learning, networking, and more. Engage members with posts, messaging, and live events. Stay connected on mobile and web.

**Highlights:** Build custom communities, Engage members via posts and messaging, Host live events and services, Streamline onboarding and resource sharing, Cross-platform availability (mobile and web)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playpen Chicago free?

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

### Is OBUDU Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playpen Chicago or OBUDU Network?

OBUDU Network is rated higher. Playpen Chicago averages 4.6 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while OBUDU Network averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Playpen Chicago or OBUDU Network have ads?

Neither Playpen Chicago nor OBUDU Network shows ads.

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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.*