Comparison

Active Retirement Network vs Giggs Live

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

Head to head
About

Active Retirement Network

Connect with a vibrant community focused on an active and purposeful retirement. Engage in discussions, join themed spaces, and access resources for health, finances, and lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Themed community spaces
  • Discussions and conversations
  • Live events
  • Courses and resources
  • Retirement lifestyle guidance
Features
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Active Retirement Network is a community designed for people exploring a more connected, purposeful, and active retirement lifestyle. The app brings together members and contributors across key areas including health, money, lifestyle, active living, and giving back. Inside the app, members can join themed spaces, participate in discussions, and connect with others who share similar interests and life goals. Key features include: COMMUNITY SPACES Start Here : Starting point of the community — where members are welcomed, introduced, informed about the 5 Pillars of Retirement, and updated on important announcements, events, and activities. •Welcome •Introduce Yourself Here! •5 Pillars of Retirement •Announcements Connections : Engage in conversations, ask questions, and share experiences within a supportive community. •Chat •Feed •Live Events Guided Success: Dedicated to learning and growth — where members can access guided support, explore courses, and use helpful resources designed to support a fulfilling and successful retirement journey. •Courses •Resource Library

About

Giggs Live

Connect with professionals in the live events industry. Find job opportunities, join discussions, and build relationships with others in audio, video, lighting, and more. Access educational content and industry events.

Highlights
  • Browse and apply for job postings
  • Join community discussions by discipline
  • Post jobs and search for hires
  • Find and message other professionals
  • Access podcast and education content
  • Join virtual and in-person events
Features
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Giggs is the home base for the live events industry: the people who build stages, run sound, hang lights, drive trucks, and everyone it takes to keep tours moving. Connect with other professionals who get the work - across audio, video, lighting, rigging, carpentry, catering, touring, production, and more. Whether you just worked your first show or you've been on the road for decades, Giggs gives you a place to find real work and build real relationships in the industry. What you can do on Giggs: • Browse and apply to job postings from productions, venues, festivals, and tours • Join community discussions organized by discipline and interest • Post jobs and search the database if you’re looking to hire • Find and message other professionals in the member directory • Get matched with other members for 1:1 conversations • Listen to the Giggs podcast and access education content built for touring pros • Join Giggs events virtually and in-person around the US. Giggs is built by people who've worked in this industry, for the people who keep it running.

Screenshots

Active Retirement Network4 screens
Giggs Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

Active Retirement Network and Giggs Live are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Active Retirement Network against 5.0 for Giggs Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Active Retirement Network versus Giggs Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive Retirement NetworkGiggs Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB84 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperActive Retirement Network LLCGiggs LLC

Customer experience

Active Retirement Network

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Giggs Live

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Active Retirement Network

No in-app purchases

None

Giggs Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Retirement Network free?
Active Retirement Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Giggs Live free?
Giggs Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Active Retirement Network or Giggs Live?
Active Retirement Network and Giggs Live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Active Retirement Network or Giggs Live have ads?
Neither Active Retirement Network nor Giggs Live shows ads.

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