Comparison

Crowd vs TechSTL

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

Head to head
About

Crowd

Connect with people nearby who share your interests to make platonic friendships and plans. Discover shared availability and interests to easily organize meetups, from casual coffee to group activities. Focuses on genuine connections for adults looking to expand their social circle.

Highlights
  • Discover people with shared interests
  • Find people with overlapping availability
  • Create and join local plans
  • Host up to 3 plans for free monthly
  • Direct messaging and group chats
  • Interest-based local groups
  • Report and block features
Features
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Make new friends nearby and find people to make plans with. Crowd brings together shared interests, the times you're free and things you'd like to do, so you have somewhere to start. Friendship, not dating. Whether you're new in town or want to expand your circle, Crowd is for adults looking for platonic connections. FIND YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE Discover people nearby, see the interests you share and get to know them through photos, profiles and prompts. Show what you're into, what you're up for and when you're free. MAKE PLANS. MAKE FRIENDS. Coffee, a walk, a games night or something you've been meaning to try. Browse plans, join one that suits you or host your own. Make it public, invite friends or plan something with a group. Use the plan chat to work out the details. FIND TIME TO MEET Shared availability helps shape your recommendations. Find people whose free time overlaps with yours and turn “we should do something” into a plan. A LITTLE HELP WITH HELLO Start a conversation with icebreakers based on what you have in common, including interests and availability. Keep in touch through direct messages and group chats. FIND A GROUP YOU FIT INTO Explore local interest groups and meet people who enjoy the same things. Join the conversation and make plans together. KEEP A GOOD THING GOING Enjoyed a plan? Let the others know you'd like to meet again. When someone else does too, Crowd opens a group chat for the people who want another get-together. FRIENDSHIP COMES FIRST Unwanted romantic approaches, harassment, scams and impersonation are against Crowd's rules. Block or report someone from their profile. Reports are reviewed by a person on our team. START FOR FREE Discover people, join plans and interest groups, and send messages for free. Host up to 3 plans per calendar month. Blocking and reporting are free too. Crowd+ adds unlimited hosting and a minimum match score filter in Discover. It is an optional, auto-renewing subscription. Prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Find your people. Make your next plan. Crowd is for adults aged 18 and over. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: available through the App Store Privacy Policy link and in the app.

About

TechSTL

Features
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TechSTL Mobile App We back the builders so they can build what’s next. The TechSTL Mobile App is the central hub for the St. Louis tech and startup ecosystem; designed to connect builders, talent, companies, and community in one place. Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a tech company, exploring career pathways, or looking to plug into the region’s innovation network, this free app gives you direct access to what’s happening now. TechSTL is focused on one mission: proactively growing the St. Louis tech ecosystem. This app is how we do it; by increasing access to jobs, events, resources, and the people shaping what’s next. What You Can Do: Find Jobs in Tech Explore opportunities across startups, mid-market companies, and enterprise employers throughout the St. Louis Metro. Discover Events & Experiences Stay connected to the region’s top tech events, workshops, meetups, and conferences, including flagship experiences like STL TechWeek and Startup World Cup. Access Digital Perks & Resources Unlock tools, offers, scholarships, and opportunities designed to support founders, professionals, and growing teams. Explore Business & Tech Directories Navigate a growing network of companies, service providers, and ecosystem organizations to find partners, vendors, and collaborators. Join Committees & Industry Groups Get involved in focused communities across AI, cybersecurity, data, software, and more, designed to drive real conversations and outcomes. Engage in Forums & Discussions Connect with peers, share insights, and stay ahead of trends shaping the future of tech. Stay Informed in Real Time Receive updates on new opportunities, programs, and ecosystem activity, so you never miss what matters. Designed for Builders. Powered by Community. From first-time founders to seasoned operators, from students to executives, TechSTL is building what’s next by creating direct pathways to opportunity. Free. Open. St. Louis. Download the TechSTL Mobile App and step into the network shaping the future of tech in St. Louis.

Screenshots

Crowd4 screens
TechSTL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TechSTL at none against Crowd's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Crowd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TechSTL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Crowd versus TechSTL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrowdTechSTL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB65 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSimon RileyTechSTL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crowd

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription.$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription.$44.991 Year
None

TechSTL

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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