# Radiate vs Burning Man Hive

Radiate and Burning Man Hive both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Burning Man Hive's written reviews are positive against 65% of Radiate's. Burning Man Hive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 2) and chart position (#93 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. Burning Man Hive 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 Burning Man Hive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Burning Man Hive's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Burning Man Hive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Burning Man Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-man-hive/id6749018669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 2 |
| 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 | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Burning Man Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828477097) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Social Networking, #97 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


### Burning Man Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-man-hive/id6749018669)

A digital community for learning, sharing, and connecting inspired by Burning Man culture. Engage with a global network, exchange knowledge, and collaborate on creative endeavors. It's a platform for both experienced and new participants to explore and contribute to the event's spirit.

**Highlights:** Learn and teach within the community, Connect with a global network, Share knowledge and insights, Collaborate on creative projects, Explore Burning Man culture

**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 Burning Man Hive free?

Burning Man Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radiate or Burning Man Hive?

Burning Man Hive is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Burning Man Hive averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Radiate or Burning Man Hive have ads?

Neither Radiate nor Burning Man Hive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radiate or Burning Man Hive?

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Burning Man Hive weekly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 23, 2026 and Burning Man Hive on October 14, 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.*