# Radiate vs Helpix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helpix at none against Radiate's 10. Helpix also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Radiate's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Helpix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Helpix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Helpix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Minimalistech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373858547) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Social Networking, #118 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


### Helpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is Helpix free?

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

### Do Radiate or Helpix have ads?

Neither Radiate nor Helpix shows ads.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Helpix weekly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 15, 2026 and Helpix on October 3, 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.*