V.I.B.E.S vs KRABSTER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V.I.B.E.S
Connect with people and discover local happenings in real-time. Easily find spontaneous events, join group chats, and build your social circle based on your interests and location.
- Real-time group chats
- Discover local events
- Follow trending content
- Adjustable distance slider
- Privacy and safety controls
- Personalized timelines
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"V.I.B.E.S. is your go-to app for connecting with people and discovering what’s happening in your city—your way. Whether you’re a student, creative, traveler, or local explorer, V.I.B.E.S. makes it easy to stay in the loop, make real connections, and keep the good times rolling. Why V.I.B.E.S.? Timelines & Followers: Follow your favorite people, see what’s trending, and stay updated on local buzz. Group Chats: Instantly connect with people nearby through real-time conversations—no awkward icebreakers required. Events & Discoveries: From pop-ups to open mics, find spontaneous experiences that match your vibe. Your Way, Your Rules: V.I.B.E.S. lets you follow and build your timeline, but also easily connect with others outside of it—so you’re never limited by who you follow. Distance Slider: Control how far your vibe reaches, from your block to your entire city. Privacy & Safety: You decide who can interact with you. Block, report, and manage conversations effortlessly. Perfect For: Students looking for community and spontaneous plans Creatives sharing their work and connecting with others Travelers exploring new cities and making local friends Locals wanting to be in the know about events and happenings Whether you’re chilling with friends, discovering a pop-up event, or sparking up a new conversation, V.I.B.E.S. is the app that keeps you plugged in—without the pressure. It’s social networking, reimagined to be more real, more spontaneous, and more you. Download V.I.B.E.S. today and unlock your city’s social pulse."
KRABSTER
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Krabster is a local platform for communication, meaningful connections, and new opportunities around you. Connect with people, find professionals, discover local events, join communities, and share useful information. Everything happening around you — all in one app and on one map. People. Communication. Opportunities. All in one app. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V.I.B.E.S at none against KRABSTER's 10. KRABSTER's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. KRABSTER sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. V.I.B.E.S asks for nothing beyond the download.
V.I.B.E.S ships an update monthly, KRABSTER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V.I.B.E.S | KRABSTER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dante Brooks | KRABSTER INC. |
In-app purchases
V.I.B.E.S
No in-app purchases
KRABSTER
- Premium access$9.001 Month
- Premium access$49.001 Month
- Premium access$79.001 Year
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- Premium access$399.001 Year
- Premium access2 variants$3.00
- Premium access2 variants$9.00
- Premium access2 variants$19.00









