glö vs Krets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
glö
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we don’t believe showing up online should feel exhausting. we don’t believe you should have to perform to be seen. glow is for people with thoughts, moments, and lives — without the pressure of saying everything perfectly. this is not a highlight reel. this is not influencer culture. this is not chasing attention. this is not posting for approval. this is glow. you share what you want. glow takes care of the rest. your life, narrated. your presence, curated. no caption anxiety. no overthinking. no trying too hard. just showing up — softly. glow is a quieter kind of social. a place to be seen without being loud. not a profile. a presence.
Krets
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Krets is a private photo and video sharing app for the people who actually matter to you. Build a separate space for your family, your college crew, your close friends, or any group you want to share with. No ads. No algorithm. No strangers. No followers. Just your people, in chronological order. Features - Private groups: invite by link, members are always free - Photo and video posts with comments, reactions, and mentions - Daily Snap: spontaneous photo rounds with your group - Countdowns and events: plan things together - Time Capsules: schedule a post for the future - Tag locations, people, and family members - Notifications you actually want Your data is yours. Export anytime. No one is mining your photos for ads or training AI. Become a Keeper to create your own groups. Members always join for free. Terms of Use: https://getkrets.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: glö at none against Krets's 5. 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. Krets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. glö asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | glö | Krets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Archita Nemalikanti | Jakob Granqvist |
In-app purchases
glö
No in-app purchases
Krets
- Chip In Monthly$0.991 Month
- Founding Keeper (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Keeper (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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- Chip In Yearly$8.991 Year
- Keeper (Yearly)$39.991 Year








