# Barzo vs Plus 1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barzo at none against Plus 1's 5. Plus 1's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barzo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Barzo against 4.5 for Plus 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus 1 has 143 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Barzo's written reviews are positive against 94% of Plus 1's.

Barzo ships an update every 9 days, Plus 1 weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barzo | Plus 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barzo/id6742585276/reviews) | **[4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Barzo, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771048425) | [Plus 1 Ventures, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807297046) |

## What reviewers say

### Barzo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barzo/id6742585276)

Discover local bars and venues in your city with exclusive perks. Enjoy up to 8 free drinks monthly at participating locations and track your redemptions easily. Elevate your social outings and explore new neighborhoods.

**Highlights:** Discover local bars and venues, Explore different neighborhoods, Up to 8 free drinks monthly, Track drink credits and redemption history, Find participating locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plus 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566)

Connect with people through shared activities and events, rather than endless swiping. Discover local happenings, create your own plans, and find companions for anything from a casual coffee to professional networking or dating. Build genuine connections based on real-world experiences.

**Highlights:** Create and join plans, Discover local events, Network and date, Find activity partners, Connect with friends, Approve join requests

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $99/month | $99.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $999/year | $999.99 | per year |
| Boosted Plan | $20.00 | one-time |
| Promoted Listing | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and quick to set up
- 🚀 Refreshing take on dating/friendships
- 👍 Great for networking and making connections
- 👍 Helpful for people new to a city
- 👍 Good for older people too


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barzo free?

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

### Is Plus 1 free?

Plus 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barzo or Plus 1?

Plus 1 is rated higher. Barzo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Plus 1 averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.

### Do Barzo or Plus 1 have ads?

Barzo shows ads; Plus 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barzo or Plus 1?

Barzo ships an update every 9 days, and Plus 1 weekly. Most recently, Barzo was updated on November 12, 2026 and Plus 1 on November 12, 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.*