InList vs CONTRA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InList
Discover and book exclusive nightlife, restaurant parties, concerts, and unique events in major cities worldwide. Gain VIP access, secure reservations, and enjoy a seamless, high-quality experience with insider expertise.
- Discover nightlife and events
- Book VIP access
- Secure restaurant reservations
- Purchase concert tickets
- Access exclusive parties
- Global event coverage
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INLIST — NIGHTLIFE, VIP RESERVATIONS & CONCIERGE Your access to the city’s best. Discover sought-after restaurants, exclusive beach clubs, popular nightclubs, VIP tables, and events in the world’s most exciting destinations. InList brings venue discovery, reservations, and personalized concierge assistance together in one app, helping you discover the right places and access experiences worth remembering. DISCOVER THE PLACES EVERYONE WANTS TO BE From Miami nightlife and Ibiza beach clubs to sought-after restaurants and international events, explore some of the world’s most exciting destinations. Browse nightclubs, restaurants, beach clubs, dayclubs, and upcoming events. Discover new venues, explore photos, and find the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. HARD TO BOOK. EASIER WITH INLIST. Some of the best experiences aren’t easy to access. Looking for a reservation at a fully booked restaurant, a table at one of the city’s most popular nightclubs, or an exclusive VIP experience? InList Concierge helps you navigate hard-to-book reservations, VIP table requests, and nightlife arrangements. Our concierge team assists with reservation requests and explores available options, saving you time and simplifying the planning process. VIP NIGHTLIFE & TABLE RESERVATIONS Discover sought-after nightlife destinations and explore VIP table options at popular clubs. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or visiting a new destination, InList helps you discover venues that match your plans. RESTAURANTS, BEACH CLUBS & EVENTS Explore popular dining destinations, beach clubs, dayclubs, DJ performances, and upcoming events. Discover where to go, review venue details, and explore reservation and booking options in one convenient place. PERSONALIZED CONCIERGE ASSISTANCE Some experiences require more than a standard online booking. InList combines technology with personalized concierge assistance to help you explore exclusive venues, navigate reservation requests, and discover experiences tailored to your preferences. EVERY SCENE. ONE APP. Discover where to go. Explore the possibilities. Let InList help with the reservations. Download InList and experience the city differently. All reservations, tickets, and concierge requests are subject to availability and confirmation.
CONTRA
Discover curated events in major cities and connect with dynamic communities. This platform empowers exceptional hosts to market and manage their events, fostering real-world connections beyond social media.
- Curated event calendar
- Event hosting tools
- PR capabilities for hosts
- Community event marketing
- Real-world connection focus
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We offer world-class access to top events in major cities, while providing a platform for exceptional hosts to host events and market those events to dynamic communities. We utilize technology to create real-world connections that social media was never designed to deliver. For Members: A curated calendar of events worth going to. For Hosts: Fully host an event on tech with PR capabilities & power.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CONTRA at 5.0 against InList's 4.4. CONTRA also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). InList's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CONTRA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of InList's written reviews are positive against 100% of CONTRA's.
InList ships an update every 4 weeks, CONTRA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InList | CONTRA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | InList App, Inc. | House of Contra |
Customer experience
InList
CONTRA
Bugs and requests
InList
Reported bugs
17 issues- Can’t even sign up
- Constant error messages
- App did not make the negotiated reservation
- Can't get the app to download properly or open
- Keeps 'waiting'
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- Inputting a new password for password reset, large black bar at top of screen makes it impossible to type in a new password
- Will not accept my phone number as a valid number tried several formats
- Phone number field doesn't accept phone number in any format
- App crashing upon opening
- App itself is buggy - has crashed on me each time I have used it
- Issue with entering the phone number stage of signing up which doesn't allow you to use the app
- Says my phone number is invalid
- Had I FEW ISSUES WHEN I 1ST USED THE APP
- App isn't "smooth."
- It simply doesn't work.
- It doesn't show any events, won't load anything.
- Same thing with the previous version of the app.
Requested features
8 requests- Add İstanbul to your cities
- Add Toronto, Canada!
- Add Toronto
- Add Chicago?
- Need more cities
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- Wish it had Houston
- Please fix app
- Fix issue with crashing upon opening
CONTRA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
InList
No in-app purchases
CONTRA
No in-app purchases
