# The Room vs Present Social

The clearest difference is rating: Present Social at 5.0 against The Room's 3.2. Present Social also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). The Room's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Room sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Present Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Present Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Room has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of The Room's written reviews are positive against 100% of Present Social's.

The Room ships an update every 3 weeks, Present Social every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Room | Present Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-social/id6740430094/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-social/id6803663321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WebCreators](https://appshunter.io/developer/328928276) | [Parker Hadley](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803663323) |

## What reviewers say

### The Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-room-social/id6740430094)

Discover real-time activity in your city, including busy venues and friend locations. Connect with one new person daily from your extended network based on mutual interests. An AI concierge helps you find places to go.

**Highlights:** Live city map of venues, Real-time crowd counts, Daily curated new connections, AI-powered venue recommendations, Friend location sharing, Group chats, Check-in and 'going' status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Room Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Room Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Room Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative social concept
- 🤝 Facilitates real-life connections
- 📍 Useful for seeing who's at a bar
- ✨ Great for meeting new people
- 👍 User-friendly for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't work
- 🐛 Broken verification process
- 📉 Low user base
- 🤔 UI is clunky/bad
- 🚫 Trapped in app/cannot delete account

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work at all
- Won't verify number
- Cannot create account
- Cannot add profile photo
- UI is impossible to use

**Requested features**

- More users on the app
- Ability to delete account and data


### Present Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-social/id6803663321)

This app helps you connect with people you meet in person at events. Discover what's happening, RSVP, check in, and see who else is attending. Share moments and keep track of new connections made at real-life gatherings.

**Highlights:** Discover live and upcoming events, RSVP and get QR passes, Check-in functionality, See attendees and connect, Share photo and video Moments, Create public or private events, Secure cover charge collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Room free?

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

### Is Present Social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Room or Present Social?

Present Social is rated higher. The Room averages 3.2 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Present Social averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Room or Present Social have ads?

The Room shows ads; Present Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Room or Present Social?

The Room ships an update every 3 weeks, and Present Social every 4 days. Most recently, The Room was updated on October 30, 2026 and Present Social on October 18, 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.*