FRENS vs Squad FR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FRENS
This social discovery app shows real-time crowds at bars and venues on a map. Connect with friends or new people inside geofenced locations to find events and deals.
- Real-time crowd data
- Interactive venue map
- Connect with friends
- Discover new people
- Unlock events and deals
- Geofenced location features
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Discover what's happening around you with FRΞNS — your live guide to bars, restaurants, events, and local hotspots. See real-time crowd activity, browse nearby happy hours, recurring weekly events, live entertainment, and exclusive deals before deciding where to go. Whether you're looking for the busiest venue, a hidden gem, or tonight's best event, FRΞNS helps you discover what's happening right now. Connect with friends—or meet new people—through location-based communities, create and join hangouts, purchase event tickets, and explore your city through a live, interactive map. FRΞNS makes it easier to get off your phone and into the real world by helping people discover experiences and build genuine connections. For support, FAQs, or privacy details, visit heyfrens.org/help or heyfrens.org/privacy.
Squad FR
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The essential app for all PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gamers who want to find teammates quickly. Why use Squad FR? • Instant Chat: Chat live and join lobbies to jump right into games. • Player Profile: Create your profile by specifying your favorite games and platforms. • Friends System: Add other community members to easily organize your next gaming sessions. Create your Squad and join the community now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squad FR at none against FRENS's shown. Squad FR also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FRENS ships an update every 4 days, Squad FR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FRENS | Squad FR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Curtis | Younes AIT LAHCEN |
In-app purchases
FRENS
No in-app purchases
Squad FR
No in-app purchases
