# SquadUP vs The Windjammer

The clearest difference is rating: The Windjammer at 4.0 against SquadUP's 2.8. SquadUP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Windjammer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquadUP has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, The Windjammer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SquadUP | The Windjammer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadup/id891449226/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-windjammer/id1021950853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 107 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SquadUP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891449229) | [The Windjammer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726392894) |

## What reviewers say

### SquadUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadup/id891449226)

Plan and manage events seamlessly from your mobile device. This app offers group messaging, photo sharing, event discovery, and social media integration to create engaging experiences for attendees.

**Highlights:** Event creation and management, Group messaging, Photo sharing, Social media integration, Event registration and ticket scanning, Live social gallery, Event discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Effective for managing events
- 👍 Great for planning and coordination
- 👍 Social features are well-liked
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cannot log in/password issues
- 🐛 Reset password not working
- 🐛 Event details not accessible
- 🐛 Tickets not accessible in app

**Reported bugs**

- Won't recognize password
- Won't recognize reset password
- Cannot log in
- App crashes
- App will not open to allow access to tickets

**Requested features**

- Ability to change temporary passwords
- Download all tickets in purchase to wallet as a group
- Add seat details to wallet tickets
- Geographically sortable upcoming events for non-NYC users


### The Windjammer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-windjammer/id1021950853)

Discover upcoming shows, connect with the venue through social media, and view photos. Find information on bands and contests, and locate the venue on a map.

**Highlights:** Purchase show tickets, View photos, Connect via social media, Find band and contest info, Venue map location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SquadUP free?

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

### Is The Windjammer free?

The Windjammer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SquadUP or The Windjammer?

The Windjammer is rated higher. SquadUP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while The Windjammer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SquadUP or The Windjammer have ads?

The Windjammer shows ads; SquadUP does not.

### Which is updated more often, SquadUP or The Windjammer?

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, and The Windjammer every 9 months. Most recently, SquadUP was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Windjammer on October 10, 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.*