# Plus 1 vs GroundTime

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plus 1 at 94% against GroundTime's 50%. Plus 1 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (140 vs 11). GroundTime's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GroundTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plus 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus 1 has 140 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Plus 1's written reviews are positive against 50% of GroundTime's.

Plus 1 ships an update weekly, GroundTime every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus 1 | GroundTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566/reviews)** | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundtime/id6768320630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 102 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Plus 1 Ventures, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807297046) | [Threadwell Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887975814) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus 1

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

Find companions for any activity, from casual outings to professional networking. Post your plans or join existing ones without pressure or awkward interactions. Connect with real people for shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Post or join plans, Coordinate with friends, Browse local specials, Approve or invite participants, In-app messaging, Optional ID verification

**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


### GroundTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundtime/id6768320630)

Connect with verified airline crew members for meetups in any city. Easily find or create gatherings for coffee, drinks, or meals during layovers or at your base. Enjoy ephemeral chats and build your reputation through real-world meetups.

**Highlights:** Verified airline crew members only, Find meetups at any airport, See crew nearby during layovers, Create meetups quickly, Join domicile and base groups, Reputation building through vouching, Ephemeral chats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Crew Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus 1 free?

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

### Is GroundTime free?

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

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

Plus 1 is rated higher. Plus 1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while GroundTime averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Plus 1 or GroundTime have ads?

Neither Plus 1 nor GroundTime shows ads.

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

Plus 1 ships an update weekly, and GroundTime every 2 days. Most recently, Plus 1 was updated on October 30, 2026 and GroundTime on October 24, 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.*