# SquadUP vs Rumor

The clearest difference is rating: Rumor at 3.5 against SquadUP's 2.8. Rumor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). SquadUP's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 74%). 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.

Rumor holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 51 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of SquadUP's written reviews are positive against 74% of Rumor'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, Rumor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SquadUP | Rumor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadup/id891449226/reviews) | **[3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumor-invites-that-matter/id6503365397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 107 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SquadUP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891449229) | [rumor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713908355) |

## 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


### Rumor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumor-invites-that-matter/id6503365397)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app connects users to exclusive cultural experiences like art, fashion, and music events. It allows members to discover and receive invites to coveted moments, manage RSVPs, and connect directly with event hosts. Hosts can create event pages, manage invitations, and track guest engagement.

**Highlights:** Access exclusive cultural experiences, Discover and receive event invites, Filter events by category and location, Connect directly with event hosts, Manage RSVPs and passes, Create and manage event pages, Track event engagement

**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 Rumor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SquadUP or Rumor?

Rumor is rated higher. SquadUP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Rumor averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do SquadUP or Rumor have ads?

Neither SquadUP nor Rumor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SquadUP or Rumor?

SquadUP ships an update every 3 months, and Rumor every 5 days. Most recently, SquadUP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rumor on October 21, 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.*