# Radiate vs Letterboxd

The clearest difference is ads: Radiate at none against Letterboxd's shown. Radiate also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Letterboxd's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #105). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Letterboxd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Radiate against 4.8 for Letterboxd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 88K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 59% of Letterboxd's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Letterboxd fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Letterboxd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews)** | [4.8 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 59.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #105 | **#18** |
| Size | 207 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Letterboxd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054271010) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Social Networking, #106 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with people attending the same concerts, festivals, and nightlife events. Discover events, see who's going, and make new friends. Features include event-specific group chats, a secure ticket marketplace, and an interactive 3D social map.

**Highlights:** Event group chats and forums, Secure ticket and clothing marketplace, 3D social map of events, PayPal Buyer and Seller Protection, Discover who's attending events, Connect with concert and festival friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Radiate Glow 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Radiate Glow 3 Month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Radiate Glow 3 Month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Radiate Glow 6 Month | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Heydar Token | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Heydar Tokens | $18.99 | one-time |
| 5 Heydar Tokens | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great social app for connecting with like-minded people
- 🗺️ Impressive map tool for finding events
- 💬 Convenient chat features for groups and events
- 🤝 Helps build rave community and make new friends
- 🎉 Useful for finding events and meeting up with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ Confusing to keep track of past events and festivals
- 🚫 Concerns about data privacy and inability to delete account
- 🤖 Issues with bot accounts and scammers
- 🇨🇦 Lack of coverage for Canadian festivals and events

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after recent updates
- Notification and messaging bugs
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to log in without Facebook account
- Option to automatically delete past event chats
- Verification system to weed out bot and scam accounts
- Better support and coverage for international/Canadian events


### Letterboxd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Social Networking, #55 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This social networking app allows film enthusiasts to log movies, write reviews, and discover new films. Users can track their viewing history, follow friends' activities, and create custom film lists. Premium features offer advanced stats and streaming service filters.

**Highlights:** Log films with ratings and reviews, Browse popular and highly-rated films, Create and edit custom film lists, Follow friends and view their activity, Track viewing history and stats, Discover films via streaming service filters (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letterboxd Pro (1 Year) | $18.99 | per year |
| Letterboxd Patron (1 Year) | $48.99 | per year |
| Video Store Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $7.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $8.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $14.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for movie lovers
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like movie logging and reviews
- 👍 Helpful community and social aspects
- 👍 Comprehensive movie database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Rendering and UI glitches
- 🔋 Audio playback issues with ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or edit reviews
- Search and navigation issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and website
- Syncing and data loss problems when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV show support
- Improve social features like notifications and commenting
- Implement offline functionality
- Add more customization options
- Introduce a cheaper tier for basic features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

Radiate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letterboxd free?

Letterboxd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radiate or Letterboxd?

Radiate is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Letterboxd averages 4.8 from 88K ratings.

### Do Radiate or Letterboxd have ads?

Letterboxd shows ads; Radiate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radiate or Letterboxd?

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Letterboxd fortnightly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 20, 2026 and Letterboxd on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Radiate or Letterboxd?

Radiate currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Letterboxd at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*