# Radiate vs Connect For Animals

Radiate and Connect For Animals both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Connect For Animals's written reviews are positive against 65% of Radiate's. Connect For Animals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 6). 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. Connect For Animals 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 Connect For Animals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Connect For Animals's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Connect For Animals every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Connect For Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-for-animals/id6673917815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Connect For Animals Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767866075) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Social Networking, #86 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


### Connect For Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-for-animals/id6673917815)

Connect with like-minded individuals and discover local events to join the movement against factory farming. Find groups and people passionate about animal welfare and collective action.

**Highlights:** Find local events, Connect with groups, Discover pro-animal people, Join the animal welfare movement, Network with vegans and vegetarians

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is Connect For Animals free?

Connect For Animals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radiate or Connect For Animals?

Connect For Animals is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Connect For Animals averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Radiate or Connect For Animals have ads?

Neither Radiate nor Connect For Animals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radiate or Connect For Animals?

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Connect For Animals every 25 months. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect For Animals on October 16, 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.*