# SquadUP vs Spirits Network

The clearest difference is rating: Spirits Network at 4.0 against SquadUP's 2.8. Spirits Network also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). SquadUP's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Spirits Network holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of SquadUP's written reviews are positive against 50% of Spirits Network's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, Spirits Network every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SquadUP | Spirits Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadup/id891449226/reviews) | **[4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-network/id1457825709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 107 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SquadUP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891449229) | [NBTV Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324257681) |

## 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


### Spirits Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-network/id1457825709)

Discover original content about fine spirits, from whiskey to tequila, tailored to your preferences. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and experts, and shop for rare products directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Personalized content recommendations, Original documentaries and series, Direct product purchasing, Monthly curated spirits boxes, Community forums for enthusiasts, Connect with industry experts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SquadUP free?

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

### Is Spirits Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SquadUP or Spirits Network?

Spirits Network is rated higher. SquadUP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Spirits Network averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do SquadUP or Spirits Network have ads?

Neither SquadUP nor Spirits Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SquadUP or Spirits Network?

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, and Spirits Network every 9 days. Most recently, SquadUP was updated on September 29, 2026 and Spirits Network on September 9, 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.*