# Radiate vs ChipChaser

Radiate and ChipChaser both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ChipChaser's written reviews are positive against 64% of Radiate's. ChipChaser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 15) and chart position (#82 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. ChipChaser 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 ChipChaser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChipChaser's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, ChipChaser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | ChipChaser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipchaser/id6755345570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Farbod Memarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853306183) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Social Networking, #99 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


### ChipChaser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipchaser/id6755345570)

Connect with fellow poker enthusiasts on the premier social network for the game. Track your sessions, share your progress, and organize home games with friends. Compete on leaderboards and manage buy-ins.

**Highlights:** Track poker games, Share poker journey, Message friends, Compete on leaderboards, Organize home game ledgers, Track buy-ins, RSVP for games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiate free?

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

### Is ChipChaser free?

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

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

ChipChaser is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while ChipChaser averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Radiate or ChipChaser have ads?

Neither Radiate nor ChipChaser shows ads.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and ChipChaser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 16, 2026 and ChipChaser 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.*