Comparison

Gilld vs QUp

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

Head to head
About

Gilld

Features
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Your friends are still gaming. They're just on different platforms. Gilld is the social companion app that keeps your squad connected across Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. See what everyone's playing right now, jump into voice with one tap, and stop losing touch with the people you actually want to play with. SEE YOUR SQUAD IN REAL TIME A live activity feed shows who's online, what they just started, what they finished, and which milestones they hit — across every platform you've connected. React, comment, or jump in. VOICE THAT JUST WORKS Crisp, low-latency voice calls built right into the app. No extra account, no second app to install. Start a call, invite your friends, play. GROUP CHATS AND GAME ROOMS 1:1 DMs, group threads, and dedicated rooms for your regular play groups — with reactions, replies, image sharing, and session cards so "wanna play tonight?" actually turns into a session. PLAN IRL TOO LAN parties, game nights, and local tournaments live inside the app. RSVP, see who's going, find events nearby. CONNECTED PLATFORMS - Steam — library, presence, achievements - PlayStation — PSN ID, trophies, friends - Nintendo Switch — friend codes More platforms on the way. FRIENDS-ONLY BY DEFAULT Gilld is a friend-graph app, not a public community. Your activity is visible to your friends, not strangers. Robust privacy settings, blocking, and reporting are first-class and we don't sell your data, share it with brokers, or use it for ads. Questions or feedback? support@gilld.app Privacy: gilld.app/privacy Terms: gilld.app/terms

About

QUp

Connect with fellow gamers to find your perfect squad. Share your best gaming moments, chat in real-time, and showcase your linked gaming accounts. Rank up by earning XP and customize your profile with various themes.

Highlights
  • Discover gaming squads by platform and genre
  • Share gaming clips and screenshots
  • Real-time chat with matches and teams
  • Link gaming accounts (Steam, PSN, Discord)
  • Create and join gaming teams
  • Earn XP and rank up through prestige levels
  • Customize with 15+ color themes
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QUp — Queue Up. Game On. Find your gaming squad, share epic moments, and connect with players who share your passion. DISCOVER YOUR SQUAD Swipe through player profiles and match with gamers based on your platform, favorite genres, and the games you're playing right now. QUp's compatibility score ensures you find teammates who actually fit your playstyle. SHARE YOUR HIGHLIGHTS Post gaming clips, screenshots, and updates to your feed. Record and share short Reels of your best moments — earn likes, comments, and reactions from the community. REAL-TIME CHAT Message your matches instantly. Share GIFs, photos, and video clips. React to messages with emoji, reply to specific messages, and never miss a conversation with unread indicators. LINK YOUR GAMING ACCOUNTS Connect your Steam, PlayStation Network, and Discord accounts to showcase your trophy collection, game library, and online status — all in one place. TEAM UP Create or join gaming teams with custom sizes and lifetimes. Coordinate with your squad through dedicated team chat. RANK UP Earn XP for every post, comment, match, and daily login. Climb through 8 prestige levels from Rookie to Icon. Complete achievements and show off your progress on your profile. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Choose from 15+ color themes with dark and light mode to make QUp your own. QUp is free to download. Optional QCoins can be purchased to boost your visibility in the match queue and get discovered faster.

Screenshots

Gilld4 screens
QUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gilld at none against QUp's shown. Gilld also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

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

Gilld ships an update every 6 days, QUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gilld versus QUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGilldQUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB67 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHoneycomb Hair LLCModar Joudeh

In-app purchases

None

Gilld

No in-app purchases

None

QUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gilld free?
Gilld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QUp free?
QUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gilld or QUp have ads?
QUp shows ads; Gilld does not.
Which is updated more often, Gilld or QUp?
Gilld ships an update every 6 days, and QUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gilld was updated on November 9, 2026 and QUp on November 5, 2026.

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