# Radiate vs Viewlo

Radiate and Viewlo both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Viewlo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Radiate's. Viewlo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 26) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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. Viewlo 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 Viewlo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 32K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Viewlo's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Viewlo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Viewlo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlo/id6473455611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Viewlo Technologies Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718982519) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Social Networking, #92 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 through dedicated group chats and a secure marketplace for tickets and more.

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

**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


### Viewlo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlo/id6473455611)

Experience live events globally, from news to cultural happenings, with a focus on user privacy. Connect anonymously with broadcasters or become one yourself to share your perspective and earn money. Secure payments and interaction tools enhance the live streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Live event streaming, Anonymous connections, Become a broadcaster, Secure in-app payments, Live silent arrows for interaction, Earning potential for broadcasters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is Viewlo free?

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

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

Viewlo is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Viewlo averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Radiate or Viewlo have ads?

Neither Radiate nor Viewlo shows ads.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Viewlo monthly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Viewlo on November 4, 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.*