Comparison

Rumor vs Soapbox

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

Head to head
About

Rumor

This app connects users to exclusive cultural experiences like art, fashion, and music events. It allows members to discover and receive invites to coveted moments, manage RSVPs, and connect directly with event hosts. Hosts can create event pages, manage invitations, and track guest engagement.

Highlights
  • Access exclusive cultural experiences
  • Discover and receive event invites
  • Filter events by category and location
  • Connect directly with event hosts
  • Manage RSVPs and passes
  • Create and manage event pages
  • Track event engagement
Features
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Rumor: Invites That Matter Rumor is a private network connecting the people and experiences that shape culture. MEMBERS: ACCESS CULTURE’S MOST COVETED MOMENTS Leverage your network to unlock exclusive experiences across art, fashion, music, and beyond. TAILORED JUST FOR YOU Filter events by category, location, and more—whether it’s an after-party, brand experience, or private dinner. LET INVITES COME TO YOU Get discovered by hosts and receive invites to culture’s most sought-after events. CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH HOSTS Build relationships and secure invites from those who run the show. No more barriers. NEVER MISS A MOMENT Track all your invites, RSVPs, and passes in one place. HOW TO JOIN Prospective members can download the app and submit an application. Applications are reviewed continuously, and accepted members receive full access. HOSTS: EVENT PAGES Create screenshot-protected event pages for the Rumor community or publish public forms to reach a wider audience. INVITE MANAGEMENT Customize invitations and request social deliverables in exchange for access. GUEST CONTROL CENTER Manage RSVPs, chat, and check in guests from any device. COLLABORATOR MANAGEMENT Set custom permissions, centralize guest lists, and allocate tickets seamlessly. EVENT INSIGHTS Track engagement and real-time data to refine and grow your community. Interested in becoming a host on Rumor? If you host exclusive events or experiences, apply at TheRumor.com or contact support@therumor.com to learn more about our powerful tools for inviting, managing, and leveraging influential guests.

About

Soapbox

Experience holographic performances from popular artists like T-Pain and Yelawolf in your own space. Watch interviews and listen to their hit songs brought to life in augmented reality. You can even record yourself interacting with the holograms.

Highlights
  • Holographic artist performances
  • Augmented reality integration
  • Watch interviews and songs
  • Record yourself with holograms
  • Interactive AR experience
Features
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Bring Amanda Nicole, T-Pain and Yelawolf to life in your space. Watch and listen to their interviews and songs. Yelawolf's hit songs "You and Me" and "Barnfire", and Amanda Nicole's songs "Move" and "Put It In My" are now available in augmented reality. Record yourself in augmented reality as they play!

Screenshots

Rumor4 screens
Soapbox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Soapbox at 5.0 against Rumor's 3.5. Soapbox also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Rumor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Soapbox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rumor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soapbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rumor has 51 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Rumor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Soapbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rumor ships an update every 5 days, Soapbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Rumor versus Soapbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRumorSoapbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (51 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB2.4 GB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperrumorSoapboxLLC

Customer experience

Rumor

All ratings49 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

Soapbox

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rumor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Soapbox

One-time4
  • Yelawolf - Barnfire$1.99
  • Yelawolf - You And Me$1.99
  • Amanda Nicole - Main Event$1.99
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  • Amanda Nicole - Put it in My$1.99

Questions

Is Rumor free?
Rumor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soapbox free?
Soapbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rumor or Soapbox?
Soapbox is rated higher. Rumor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Soapbox averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Rumor or Soapbox have ads?
Neither Rumor nor Soapbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rumor or Soapbox?
Rumor ships an update every 5 days, and Soapbox monthly. Most recently, Rumor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Soapbox on October 11, 2026.

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