Raad App vs Ripple

Raad — Hang Out with Harvard Friends Make plans, find friends, and never miss a hangout. Raad is the social coordination app built exclusively for Harvard students. Whether you're grabbing coffee, hitting the gym, or pulling together a study session, Raad makes it effortless to see who's around and what's happening right now. See who's free right now Mark yourself free to hang, and instantly see which friends are around and up for something. Tap to ping a friend who's free — and you're already in a chat sorting out where to meet. Create and join plans Post a hangout — pick a time, place, and vibe — and let friends RSVP. From spur-of-the-moment meetups to weekly hangouts, organizing takes seconds. See what's happening across campus Browse the feed to discover plans around Harvard. Jump into something spontaneous or lock in plans ahead of time. Chat and coordinate Message friends one-on-one or in Hangouts group chats. Stay in the loop Get notified when friends post hangouts, send friend requests, or invite you out. Your whole Harvard social life, in one place. A verified Harvard community Every user signs up with a Harvard email, so you always know exactly who you're connecting with. Spend less time texting "what's everyone up to?" and more time actually hanging out. Welcome to Raad.

Ripple is a quiet widget app for staying close without chat or pressure to reply. Share a simple status or note and let it appear right on the Home Screen or Lock Screen. Your latest update is always easy to see — calm, lightweight, and already there when someone unlocks their phone. Use Ripple to: • Share simple notes without starting a conversation • Set your current status, like working, resting, out, or busy • See updates through Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Personalize widgets with custom backgrounds and photos Ripple uses iCloud for private sharing between Apple devices. Everyone needs an iPhone or iPad with iCloud enabled to create or follow shared spaces. Widget updates follow iOS system scheduling and may not appear instantly. Ripple is designed for low-pressure sharing, not real-time messaging. There are no read receipts, typing indicators, online status, or activity pressure. Stay close, without the noise.