GoGrub vs Seen IRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoGrub
This social planning app helps groups decide on dining and nightlife spots quickly. Users swipe on local venues, and the app reveals the top choices, eliminating indecision for dates or group outings.
- Group swiping for decision making
- Duo and Group session modes
- Invite friends easily
- Swipe on local restaurants and bars
- View top three and ranked liked places
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The nightly debate about where to eat is officially over. GoGrub is the ultimate social planning tool that stops the endless "what if" and gets you and your crew to the perfect spot, faster. Whether it's a date night (Duo Mode) or a full group outing, GoGrub turns indecision into a fun, fast, and decisive experience. SWIPE TOGETHER. DECIDE FASTER. Stop arguing in group chats. GoGrub's revolutionary group swiping makes planning fun. Create a Group: Start a "Duo" session for two or a "Group" session for everyone. Invite Friends: Easily add friends and family to your session. Swipe Anywhere: Everyone swipes right (like) or left (dislike) on local restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots—all on their own time. See the Results: Forget endless polls. GoGrub instantly gathers all votes and shows you the "Top Three" choices and a ranked list of every place your group liked. No more arguments—just clear results. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Seen IRL
Discover people in your vicinity and initiate real-life conversations. Share your interests and status to give others a reason to connect. Build lasting friendships through in-app messaging and manage your privacy settings.
- Discover nearby users
- Create detailed profiles
- Initiate conversations
- Send connection requests
- Manage privacy settings
- Block and report users
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See who's nearby. Say hello in real life. Seen IRL helps you notice the people already around you and gives you a simple way to start a conversation. SEE PEOPLE NEARBY Discover other visible Seen IRL users around you. Open a profile, find something in common, and say hi while you're nearby. GIVE SOMEONE A REASON TO SAY HELLO Share a little about yourself with your profile, interests, photos, and a short status. Let people know what you're up to or what you'd like to talk about. KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING When you've both exchanged messages, you can send a connection request. Once accepted, you're friends and can keep chatting even when you're no longer nearby. CHOOSE WHAT YOU SHARE Control your Nearby visibility and choose which profile details people nearby or friends can see. You can also keep individual details private. TOOLS FOR RESPECTFUL CONNECTIONS Block or report users from the app. Automated screening helps check profile text and shared photos, alongside reporting and moderation tools. Nearby discovery uses Bluetooth. Keep Bluetooth enabled and Seen IRL open for the best discovery experience. An internet connection is required. The people you see depend on who else is nearby and visible on Seen IRL. For ages 16 and up. Privacy: https://seenirl.com/privacy Terms: https://seenirl.com/terms Support: https://seenirl.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seen IRL at none against GoGrub's 4. GoGrub's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GoGrub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Seen IRL asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GoGrub against 5.0 for Seen IRL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoGrub has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | GoGrub | Seen IRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dakota Whidden | Seen IRL LLC |
Customer experience
GoGrub
Seen IRL
In-app purchases
GoGrub
- GoGrub Basic$4.991 Month
- GoGrub Pro$14.991 Month
- GoGrub Ultimate (Yearly)$99.991 Year
- GoGrub Lifetime$149.99
Seen IRL
No in-app purchases









