# Radiate vs Secluded

The clearest difference is rating: Radiate at 4.9 against Secluded's 3.9. Radiate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 336). Secluded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. Secluded asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radiate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 51% of Secluded's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Secluded every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Secluded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews)** | [3.9 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 50.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Ryan Ramsdell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153926824) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Social Networking, #85 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


### Secluded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496)

Discover private, secluded locations nearby for relaxation, photography, or dining. View photos, check pet safety, and learn about amenities like restrooms and trash cans. Users can also report police presence and contribute their own spot discoveries.

**Highlights:** Find secluded places, View photos of locations, Check pet safety, See available amenities, Report police activity, Submit new spots, Comment on spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 🚀 Useful for finding secluded spots
- 💡 Ability to report police activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Intrusive ads that can't be skipped
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and crashes
- Unable to add new spots or locations
- App becomes unresponsive and unusable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Implement a paid version with no ads
- Allow users to delete or edit their own pins
- Add a social feature to connect with other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is Secluded free?

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

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

Radiate is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Secluded averages 3.9 from 336 ratings.

### Do Radiate or Secluded have ads?

Secluded shows ads; Radiate does not.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Secluded every 3 weeks. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Secluded on October 24, 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.*