# FRENS vs EchoGreek

The clearest difference is ads: EchoGreek at none against FRENS's shown. EchoGreek also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). FRENS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FRENS against 5.0 for EchoGreek. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 32 respectively.

FRENS ships an update every 4 days, EchoGreek every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRENS | EchoGreek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frens-lets-connect/id6754351875/reviews) | [5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echogreek/id6792149585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Curtis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848018238) | [ZACHARY JOSEPH HIRSCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792149587) |

## What reviewers say

### FRENS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frens-lets-connect/id6754351875)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time crowd data, Interactive venue map, Connect with friends, Discover new people, Unlock events and deals, Geofenced location features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EchoGreek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echogreek/id6792149585)

Discover all campus social events, from parties to formals, all in one place. See live attendance counts, ranked events, and find dates for upcoming formals. Verified student accounts ensure a safe and exclusive community.

**Highlights:** Campus social calendar, Live event attendance counts, Event rankings by turnout, Date finding for formals, Verified student accounts, Event details and host information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRENS free?

FRENS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EchoGreek free?

EchoGreek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FRENS or EchoGreek?

FRENS and EchoGreek are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do FRENS or EchoGreek have ads?

FRENS shows ads; EchoGreek does not.

### Which is updated more often, FRENS or EchoGreek?

FRENS ships an update every 4 days, and EchoGreek every 11 days. Most recently, FRENS was updated on October 11, 2026 and EchoGreek on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*