Comparison

Stan Community vs Tribe

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

Head to head
About

Stan Community

Connect directly with your favorite creators, join conversations, and access exclusive content. Receive real-time notifications for new posts and manage purchased digital products all in one place.

Highlights
  • Direct creator engagement
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Exclusive member content
  • Access purchased digital products
  • Community interaction
Features
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Welcome to Stan Community! The Stan Community App is your space to connect more deeply with the creators you love. Inside the app, you can: - Join conversations and engage directly with your favorite creators - Receive real-time push notifications when new content or replies go live - Access exclusive, members-only posts, videos, and resources - View and access any digital products you've purchased — all in one place - And discover new ways to interact, learn, and grow with your creator community About Stan Stan is an all-in-one, mobile-friendly landing page, designed to empower Creators and Online Entrepreneurs to thrive doing what they’re passionate about. It’s the easiest platform to use to connect with your fans: from setting up material downloads and e-courses, to hosting webinars, offering coaching calls, building your email list, sending marketing emails, and much more – all seamlessly integrated under one roof. Want to learn more? Follow us for creator tips, feature drops, and real success stories: https://www.instagram.com/stanforcreators/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stanforcreators Or visit stan.store to build your own creator store and community.

About

Tribe

Features
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FIND YOUR PEOPLE. BUILD YOUR TRIBE. Tribe is a private messaging app designed to help you connect with like-minded people who share your interests, values, and life experiences. Whether you're looking to chat with family, make new friends in your area, or connect with people around the world, Tribe gives you a safe, secure space for authentic conversations. PRIVACY FIRST, ALWAYS Unlike other messaging apps that collect and sell your data, Tribe was built with privacy at its core. We collect zero unnecessary data. No tracking. No selling your information. No complicated privacy settings to navigate. Your conversations belong to you and only you. Connect with confidence knowing that your messages, photos, and personal information stay private. CONNECT THROUGH SHARED INTERESTS Finding your people has never been easier. Tribe uses intelligent filtering to help you discover members who share your passions. Whether you love music, fitness, cooking, photography, gardening, or any of dozens of other interests, you can find others who get it. Select your interests in your profile and let Tribe suggest members who match what you care about. LIFE STAGE MATTERS Beyond interests, Tribe understands that where you are in life matters. Connect with other parents navigating the challenges of raising kids. Find fellow students in your area. Meet other retirees looking for companionship and shared activities. Our life stage filters help you find people who truly understand your current journey, whether you're a new parent, empty nester, working professional, or adventure seeker. SIMPLE, SECURE MESSAGING Tribe combines the familiar, easy-to-use interface of popular messaging apps with true privacy and security. Send text messages, share photos and videos, record voice messages, and create group chats. Reply to specific messages to keep conversations organized. Share moments with your tribe in a safe environment where only the people you choose can see them. GROUP CHATS FOR YOUR CREW Bring multiple tribe members together in customizable group chats. Perfect for coordinating with family, planning events with friends, or building a community around shared interests. Add members, name your groups, and keep everyone connected in one place. INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS Never miss an important message. Tribe sends real-time push notifications so you stay connected with your tribe members. Enable notifications and always know when someone reaches out, whether you're at home or on the go. CUSTOMIZABLE PROFILES Your profile is your introduction to the tribe. Add a profile photo, share your interests, set your life status, and write a personal quote that tells people what you're about. The more complete your profile, the easier it is for the right people to find you and start conversations that matter. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE Advanced search and filtering by interests, life stage, and location. Long press on profile pictures to view them full size. Swipe to delete conversations. Pull to refresh your chat list. Voice message recording. Photo and video sharing. Reply to specific messages. Group chat creation. Secure, encrypted messaging. No data collection. Clean, intuitive interface. WHO TRIBE IS FOR Tribe is for anyone looking to build genuine connections. Parents seeking other parents. Students wanting to meet classmates. People who just moved and need to make friends. Retirees looking for companionship. Hobbyists wanting to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Anyone feeling isolated who wants to find their people. If you value privacy and authentic conversation, Tribe is for you. JOIN THOUSANDS BUILDING THEIR TRIBES Thousands of members are already using Tribe to find their people and build lasting connections. Download Tribe today and discover a private, secure space where real conversations happen between real people who share what matters to you. Your tribe is waiting. Our EULA https://www.leindesign.ca/policy/eula.php

Screenshots

Stan Community4 screens
Tribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stan Community at none against Tribe's 3. Stan Community also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Tribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stan Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stan Community versus Tribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStan CommunityTribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFindCommunity, Inc.John Lein

Bugs and requests

Stan Community

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login fails with 'don't belong to any communities' error
  • Reset password animation hangs indefinitely
  • Video playback without sound
  • Videos won't load or display
  • Comment text box limited to single line
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  • Text input not saved when app is closed
  • Logout and inability to sign back in
  • Media upload failures

Requested features

6 requests
  • Search functionality for messaging and topics
  • Multi-line text input for comments and messages
  • Improved media upload and playback system
  • In-app support options
  • Better text persistence when exiting app
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  • Access to purchased items within app

Tribe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stan Community

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tribe

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Stan Community free?
Stan Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tribe free?
Tribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stan Community or Tribe have ads?
Neither Stan Community nor Tribe shows ads.

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