# Scene Social vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scene Social at none against SideQuest's 10. Scene Social also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SideQuest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Scene Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scene Social against 5.0 for SideQuest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scene Social ships an update every 6 days, SideQuest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scene Social | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene-social/id6773542646/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jessie Benaharon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773456980) | [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415) |

## What reviewers say

### Scene Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene-social/id6773542646)

Discover local bars, clubs, and lounges with personalized recommendations based on your network's activity and preferences. See real photos and find the best spots to watch live sports, all curated by people you trust.

**Highlights:** Discover local venues, See network activity at venues, Browse real user photos, Personalized recommendations, Find sports viewing locations, Curated venue lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096)

Discover playful real-world quests that transform ordinary days into memorable adventures. Explore your city, engage in creative challenges, or connect with others through unique, bite-sized activities. Keep track of your journeys and level up in real life.

**Highlights:** Playful real-world quests, Themed quest packs, City-specific quests, Solo or group adventures, Journal for memories, XP, levels, and badges, Quest cost and time upfront

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UC San Diego | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tulane University | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Pennsylvania | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Georgia | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Texas at Austin | $9.99 | one-time |
| NJIT | $9.99 | one-time |
| One SideQuest Pack Key | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tucson City Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 City Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scene Social free?

Scene Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideQuest free?

SideQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scene Social or SideQuest?

Scene Social and SideQuest are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do Scene Social or SideQuest have ads?

SideQuest shows ads; Scene Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scene Social or SideQuest?

Scene Social ships an update every 6 days, and SideQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Scene Social was updated on October 31, 2026 and SideQuest on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*