Comparison

JOYN © vs Join Me Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JOYN ©

Features
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Everything around you is alive. Most people just scroll through it. There's always something happening around you. A concert, a rooftop, a dinner, a game night. And somewhere out there, people who would have made it unforgettable. You just never crossed paths. JOYN changes that. It gets you out, into the right room, with the right people. So going out actually means something. Never miss what's around you Everything around you is full of things worth experiencing. JOYN surfaces what matches your vibe. Music, food, sport, art, gaming, nights out. You always know what's worth showing up for, right now, near you. Go out and actually live it Everyone at a JOYN event is already there for the same reason as you. Which makes the hardest part, starting a conversation, the easiest thing in the room. Real connections happen because the context is already right. Host your own events Got an idea? Go for it. Ticketing, payments, attendee management, QR code access, it's all there. Attract the right people, get paid directly, and track what worked to make the next one even better. The experience doesn't stop there The best part is often what happens after. JOYN extends every moment. Conversations, shared memories, new connections that actually last. JOYN. The movement.

About

Join Me Up

This app simplifies coordinating real-life activities with friends. Post your plans, see what others are doing, and join in seconds. It helps reduce group chat chaos and encourages spontaneous meetups.

Highlights
  • Post and share real-life activities
  • Coordinate with friends instantly
  • Discover local activities
  • Signal current availability
  • Track daily steps and wellness
  • Create activity memories
Features
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Join Me Up helps you plan real-life activities and coordinate moments with the people around you. Stop texting "anyone free?" into the void. With Join Me Up, you post what you're doing — a morning run, a coffee catch-up, a gym session, a night drive — and your friends can join you in seconds. No back-and-forth. No group chat chaos. Just plans that actually happen. PLAN YOUR DAY Organize activities in seconds. Set a time, pick a location, choose who can join, and post it. Your circle sees it instantly. COORDINATE WITH FRIENDS See what your friends are doing and jump in. Or post your own plan and let them come to you. Either way, less texting — more doing. DISCOVER THINGS TO DO Browse your local Explore feed for activities and plans happening around you. Filter by category — fitness, food, outdoors, social, and more. I'M AROUND Signal that you're free right now. Friends who see it can suggest something or just show up. No plan needed — just availability. THE BENCH Not ready to commit to a full plan? Go on The Bench and let friends know you're open to something. They'll find you. DAILY STEPS & WELLNESS Track your steps, compete on the daily leaderboard with friends, and check in with a mood tracker to keep your wellbeing front of mind. MEMORIES & REFLECTIONS Every activity you join builds your personal history. Look back at photos, reflections, and memories from every moment you showed up. Join Me Up is for people who want to spend less time planning and more time living. Download and start coordinating today.

Screenshots

JOYN ©4 screens
Join Me Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Join Me Up at daily against JOYN ©'s every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JOYN © ships an update every 2 months, Join Me Up daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JOYN © versus Join Me Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOYN ©Join Me Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB45 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJOYNJaafar Dawwas

In-app purchases

None

JOYN ©

No in-app purchases

None

Join Me Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JOYN © free?
JOYN © is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Join Me Up free?
Join Me Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JOYN © or Join Me Up have ads?
Neither JOYN © nor Join Me Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JOYN © or Join Me Up?
JOYN © ships an update every 2 months, and Join Me Up daily. Most recently, JOYN © was updated on October 9, 2026 and Join Me Up on October 8, 2026.

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