Comparison

Extro vs Dirty Shirley

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

Head to head
About

Extro

Easily discover, save, and share events from any source. AI extracts event details from links or screenshots, organizing them into a calendar and map view. Connect with friends to see their saved events and collaborate on event collections.

Highlights
  • AI-powered event detail extraction
  • Calendar and map event views
  • Event discovery feed
  • Friend activity and collaboration
  • Shareable event collections
  • Event reminders
Features
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Extro — Event Discovery, Simplified Extro is the easiest way to discover, save, and share events — no more screenshotting flyers or losing track of things you want to attend. Extro Premium unlocks all features and is available as a monthly or yearly in-app subscription. A free trial is included. Save events in seconds Spotted something on Instagram? Shared in a group chat? Found on Partiful, Luma, or Eventbrite? Just paste the link — Extro's AI reads the post and fills in every detail automatically: date, time, venue, price, and more. Or upload a screenshot and let Extro extract the event for you. Everything in one place Your saved events live in a beautiful calendar and map view so you always know what's coming up and where. Browse by date, filter by category, and see upcoming weather so you know what to wear. Discover what's happening Explore popular events in your city curated by the Extro community. The For You feed learns your interests and surfaces events you'll actually care about. Do it with friends Connect with friends on Extro and see what they're saving. RSVP to events and let your crew know you're going. Curate Lists — shareable collections of events — and collaborate with friends to build the perfect weekend lineup. Your event portfolio Your profile is more than a social page — it's a record of your event life. Show off where you've been, what you're going to, and the collections you've built. Built for how you actually find events • Paste any link: Instagram, TikTok, Partiful, Luma, Eventbrite, Dice, Posh, and more • Upload a screenshot or flyer and Extro reads it • Add events manually in seconds • Share events to friends and group chats with rich previews • Set reminders so you never miss an event Subscription Extro Premium is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://extroapp.com/terms

About

Dirty Shirley

Discover real-time nightlife activity and trending venues powered by user signals. See live crowd insights to find the best spots for your night out, whether planning ahead or deciding last-minute.

Highlights
  • Real-time nightlife activity map
  • Trending venue discovery
  • Live crowd signals
  • Discover nearby venues and events
  • Explore by location and vibe
  • User-generated crowd insights
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Dirty Shirley — Real-Time Nightlife, Decided by the Crowd Dirty Shirley helps you discover what’s actually happening right now—so you can choose the right night, every night. Instead of outdated reviews or static lists, Dirty Shirley shows you real-time nightlife activity, trending venues, and live crowd signals powered by where people are actually going. Whether you’re planning ahead or deciding last-minute, you’ll know where the energy is before you arrive. Discover Nightlife as It Happens. Explore nearby bars, clubs, lounges, and events through a live, interactive map. See what venues are trending, how active they are tonight, and what’s drawing the crowd in real time. Follow the Crowd, Not the Guesswork. Dirty Shirley lets users signal where they’re going, creating a constantly updating picture of nightlife activity. The result: authentic crowd insight—not paid promotions or outdated ratings. Find the Right Vibe. Looking for packed dance floors, a lively bar scene, or something more low-key? Browse featured venues, trending spots, and real-time activity to match your mood and make confident decisions. Built for Nights Out. Designed with nightlife in mind, Dirty Shirley makes it easy to: • Discover nearby venues and events • See what’s trending right now • Track crowd activity in real time • Explore venues by location and vibe • Decide where to go before the night passes you by Local, Live, and Always Updating. Dirty Shirley updates throughout the night as people move, vote, and check in—so what you see reflects what’s happening now, not hours ago. Whether you’re going out with friends, visiting a new city, or deciding where the night should take you, Dirty Shirley puts real nightlife insight in your hands. Download Dirty Shirley and go where the night is actually happening.

Screenshots

Extro4 screens
Dirty Shirley1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dirty Shirley at 5.0 against Extro's 3.0. Dirty Shirley also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Extro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dirty Shirley asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dirty Shirley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extro ships an update fortnightly, Dirty Shirley every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Extro versus Dirty Shirley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtroDirty Shirley
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArmante WashingtonBenjamin Schroeder

Customer experience

Extro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Dirty Shirley

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Extro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
None

Dirty Shirley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extro free?
Extro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dirty Shirley free?
Dirty Shirley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Extro or Dirty Shirley?
Dirty Shirley is rated higher. Extro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dirty Shirley averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Extro or Dirty Shirley have ads?
Neither Extro nor Dirty Shirley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extro or Dirty Shirley?
Extro ships an update fortnightly, and Dirty Shirley every 4 days. Most recently, Extro was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dirty Shirley on September 27, 2026.

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