Comparison

FirstIn vs Social

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

Head to head
About

FirstIn

This app allows users to bypass queues at popular nightclubs and bars across Canada. It provides instant line-skip passes, enables cashless payments for cover charges, and offers real-time updates on venue capacity. Enjoy immediate access to venues and live the moment without waiting.

Highlights
  • Instant line-skip passes
  • Cashless cover payments
  • Real-time venue capacity updates
  • Apple Pay and credit card support
  • Nightclub and bar access
Features
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Skip the lines at your favorite nightclubs and bars across Canada! FirstIn is your ultimate nightlife companion, offering instant line-skip passes, cashless cover, and real-time venue capacity updates. Pay using Apple Pay or a credit card. Never wait in line again. Skip the line. Live the moment.

About

Social

Features
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SOCIAL is the app that brings nightlife to life. Powered by users, everyone can get involved in a social night out. Join the scene in real-time! CROWD-POWERED INTELLIGENCE SOCIAL gets better with every user. When you check in and share wait times, current specials, and venue ratings, you help everyone make smarter decisions about where to go. The more people contribute, the more accurate and valuable the information becomes. CHECK IN & CONNECT Check into bars, restaurants, and venues to let your friends know where you are. See who else is there and start conversations instantly through venue forums. Share what you're experiencing so others can benefit. REAL-TIME VENUE INSIGHTS Get live wait time updates from people who are there right now. Discover current drink specials and happy hour deals. Read real ratings from real customers. Every check-in makes the community smarter. REAL-TIME MESSAGING Chat directly with friends, plan meetups, and coordinate your night out. Stay connected no matter where you are. DISCOVER YOUR SCENE Find friends at nearby venues, see where the action is, and never miss out on spontaneous plans. Know before you go with crowd-sourced wait times, specials, and who's already checked in. TRIVIA & LEADERBOARDS Challenge yourself and compete with others at your favourite venues. Play trivia, earn points, and climb the weekly leaderboards. STATUS MESSAGES ARE BACK Update your status message to let friends know what your plans may be! FEATURES: Direct messaging with friends Live check-ins at bars and venues Crowd-sourced wait times and specials Live chats with other users at the same venue Venue ratings Venue forums for on-the-spot conversations Weekly trivia competitions Friend discovery and search Privacy controls and blocking Whether you're looking for your friends, planning a night out, or just seeing what's happening nearby, SOCIAL keeps you connected to the moments that matter. Your contributions help build a smarter nightlife community for everyone. Download now and join the scene!

Screenshots

FirstIn4 screens
Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FirstIn at every 5 days against Social's every 10 days. FirstIn also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstIn ships an update every 5 days, Social every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
FirstIn versus Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstInSocial
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews76.2% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size132 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFirstIn CorporationCameron Pound

In-app purchases

None

FirstIn

No in-app purchases

None

Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstIn free?
FirstIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Social free?
Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstIn or Social have ads?
Neither FirstIn nor Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstIn or Social?
FirstIn ships an update every 5 days, and Social every 10 days. Most recently, FirstIn was updated on November 8, 2026 and Social on November 9, 2026.

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