# Radiate vs Upin

Radiate and Upin both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Upin's written reviews are positive against 64% of Radiate's. Upin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Upin asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Radiate against 5.0 for Upin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 30K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Upin's.

Radiate ships an update every 2 weeks, Upin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Upin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upin/id1341978328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Upin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247296989) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #105 Top Free · 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


### Upin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upin/id1341978328)

Easily find and create local events and communities to connect with people nearby. Discover spontaneous gatherings and join like-minded individuals for real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Discover local communities, Create local communities, Discover local events, Create local events, Connect with people at events, Join existing communities and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is Upin free?

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

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

Upin is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Upin averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Radiate or Upin have ads?

Upin shows ads; Radiate does not.

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

Radiate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Upin weekly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on September 29, 2026 and Upin on June 1, 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.*