After5 vs Creativ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
After5
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Tired of surface-level small talk and flaky connections? Meet After5, the friendship app designed exclusively for ambitious women who value depth, drive, and real-life connection. Whether you're a corporate climber, a creative soul, or a female founder, After5 helps you skip the scrolling and start building your inner circle of genuine friendships. WHY AFTER5? In a world of digital noise, After5 brings the focus back to quality over quantity. We facilitate curated, small-group friendships that turn acquaintances into your community. A CURATED FRIENDSHIP PLATFORM Connect with like-minded women in your city who share your drive and lifestyle. Perfect for women new to a city, those navigating career pivots, or anyone looking to grow a meaningful social circle. SMALL-GROUP REAL-LIFE GATHERINGS Browse curated gatherings happening each week, from weekend brunches to recurring meet-ups. PERSONALIZED 1:1 FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTIONS Receive curated platonic friendship introductions based on your life stage, goals, interests, and values. We make the intro; you bring the conversation. CURATED GROUP INVITES Receive invites to "circles" that match your life stage, background, goals, and interests β whether that's a group for tech leaders, women navigating career change, or creative entrepreneurs. We help you find your people. A VERIFIED & SAFE COMMUNITY Safety is our priority. Every member is verified, and our community is actively moderated with built-in reporting and blocking tools to keep After5 a high-trust space for authentic, ambitious women. Download After5 today and find the women who get you.
Creativ
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Bring your creative ideas to life with Creativ, the social platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, and makers of all kinds. Discover talent: Easily find local creatives with the skills you need. Collaborate: Apply to join projects or invite others to work on your own. Showcase your work: Upload your portfolio and track your collaborations. Stay engaged: Keep up with projects, updates, and creative opportunities all in one place. Whether youβre building your first portfolio, developing a passion project, or forming the next big creative team, Creativ makes it effortless - and fun - to connect, create, and grow with like-minded people.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Creativ at none against After5's shown. Creativ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
After5 ships an update every 9 days, Creativ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | After5 | Creativ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | After5 BV | Creativ Media Limited |
In-app purchases
After5
No in-app purchases
Creativ
No in-app purchases









