# SquadUP vs New World Symphony

The clearest difference is rating: New World Symphony at 5.0 against SquadUP's 2.8. SquadUP's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

New World Symphony holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquadUP has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SquadUP | New World Symphony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadup/id891449226/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-world-symphony/id1577580375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SquadUP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891449229) | [New World Symphony, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577580377) |

## 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


### New World Symphony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-world-symphony/id1577580375)

Access exclusive content from a renowned orchestral academy and its venue. Stay updated with event information, on-demand streaming, and important alerts. Manage your tickets and explore the latest news and artist profiles.

**Highlights:** Event information and tickets, On-demand streaming, Event notifications, Ticket reminders, Concert alerts, Artist profiles, News updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SquadUP free?

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

### Is New World Symphony free?

New World Symphony is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SquadUP or New World Symphony?

New World Symphony is rated higher. SquadUP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while New World Symphony averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SquadUP or New World Symphony have ads?

Neither SquadUP nor New World Symphony shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SquadUP or New World Symphony?

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, and New World Symphony every 3 months. Most recently, SquadUP was updated on October 15, 2026 and New World Symphony on October 15, 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.*