# Radiate vs NerdyTags

Radiate and NerdyTags both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NerdyTags's written reviews are positive against 65% of Radiate's. NerdyTags also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 5) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NerdyTags 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 NerdyTags. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 5, 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 NerdyTags's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, NerdyTags weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | NerdyTags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdytags/id6743100958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Nerdy Tags, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801329494) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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. 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


### NerdyTags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdytags/id6743100958)

Create a modern digital business card and a customizable link-in-bio page. Easily share your profile via NFC tags or QR codes, track engagement with analytics, and showcase all your important links in one place.

**Highlights:** Digital business card creation, Customizable link-in-bio page, NFC tag programming, QR code generation, Unlimited link additions, Profile analytics, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is NerdyTags free?

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

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

NerdyTags is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while NerdyTags averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Radiate or NerdyTags have ads?

Neither Radiate nor NerdyTags shows ads.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and NerdyTags weekly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 19, 2026 and NerdyTags on October 7, 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.*