# Radiate vs RaveWave

Radiate and RaveWave both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RaveWave's written reviews are positive against 65% of Radiate's. RaveWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Radiate's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 45) and chart position (#96 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. RaveWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Radiate against 4.9 for RaveWave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 32K ratings behind it against 45, 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 RaveWave's.

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, RaveWave weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | RaveWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravewave-the-edm-app/id6759679162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% 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 | **#96** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [RaveWave, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880139730) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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 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


### RaveWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravewave-the-edm-app/id6759679162)

Connect with fellow electronic dance music fans to discover shows and festivals. Organize your crew, plan your next rave, and build your profile around the events you love. This platform is designed for the electronic music community to find events and stay connected.

**Highlights:** Discover EDM shows and festivals, Save events, Connect with friends, Group messaging, Build festival schedules, Organize rave plans

**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 RaveWave free?

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

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

RaveWave is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while RaveWave averages 4.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do Radiate or RaveWave have ads?

Neither Radiate nor RaveWave shows ads.

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

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and RaveWave weekly. Most recently, Radiate was updated on November 9, 2026 and RaveWave on November 9, 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.*