Comparison

Radiate vs IITM Alumni Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Radiate

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
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Radiate is the leading way to connect with people going to the same concerts, festivals, and nightlife events as you. Discover events, see who's going, and make new connections. - Dedicated group chats and forums for each event, allowing you to easily connect with others attending - Secure PayPal-backed ticket and clothing marketplace for safely buying or selling tickets and more, all in one place - A 3D social map of events, friends' plans, and more BUY & SELL TICKETS & MORE FROM OTHER ATTENDEES ON THE RADIATE MARKETPLACE - PayPal Buyer and Seller Protection on eligible transactions - Escrow-style flow where sellers get paid only after sending confirmation - No flaky meetups or cash exchanges - Ideal for festival passes, concerts, club nights, and more EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH THE RADIATE MAP Our interactive 3D map shows you who's going to what - from massive festivals like EDC Las Vegas and Coachella to underground shows and spontaneous afterparties. See the pulse of events in real time and find where the energy is flowing tonight. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE HEADING TO THE SAME EVENTS This is where festival crews, rave fams, concert buddies, and nightlife communities actually come together. - See others attending your events - Join event chats and meet new friends - Plan, pre-game, link up - Share the moments that make live events magic AND YES, THERE'S A MULTI-COLORED RHINO Whether you're looking for a festival squad, a concert buddy, a travel partner, or someone to share a late-night adventure with, Radiate helps you meet the people you're meant to meet. Experience the world where music, connection, and unforgettable nights collide. Download Radiate now. "One of the primary reasons people go to festivals is for the community, and that's what Radiate provides." - Insomniac —------- Radiate is free to download and use forever. You can optionally upgrade to Radiate Glow for additional features. We offer 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month plans. Prices vary by country. - Payment is charged to your iTunes account at purchase - Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period - Manage your subscription anytime in Account Settings - Free trial (if offered) forfeits when Glow is purchased If you choose not to subscribe, you can continue enjoying Radiate for free. Privacy Policy: https://www.radiatetheworld.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.radiatetheworld.com/terms_of_use/

About

IITM Alumni Connect

Features
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IITM Alumni Connect is the official mobile platform for IIT Madras alumni engagement. Stay updated with institute news, explore events, connect with fellow alumni, track your donations and impact, and discover projects to support. Access city groups, networking discussions, certificates, receipts, and exclusive merchandise — all in one place. Designed to strengthen lifelong bonds between alumni and IIT Madras, the app offers a secure, seamless, and personalized experience for meaningful connection and contribution.

Screenshots

Radiate4 screens
IITM Alumni Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IITM Alumni Connect at none against Radiate's 10. IITM Alumni Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Radiate's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Radiate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IITM Alumni Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, IITM Alumni Connect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Radiate versus IITM Alumni Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadiateIITM Alumni Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRadiate The World, Inc.R ANITA RAJAMANICAM

Bugs and requests

Radiate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after recent updates
  • Notification and messaging bugs
  • Crashes and stability problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

IITM Alumni Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Radiate

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Radiate Glow 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Radiate Glow 3 Month3 Months trial$24.993 Months
Show 4 more
  • Radiate Glow 3 Month$24.993 Months
  • 6 Month$34.996 Months
  • Radiate Glow 6 Month$34.996 Months
  • 1 Year$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Heydar Token$7.99
  • 3 Heydar Tokens$18.99
  • 5 Heydar Tokens$26.99
None

IITM Alumni Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radiate free?
Radiate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IITM Alumni Connect free?
IITM Alumni Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radiate or IITM Alumni Connect have ads?
Neither Radiate nor IITM Alumni Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radiate or IITM Alumni Connect?
Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and IITM Alumni Connect every 2 days. Most recently, Radiate was updated on November 8, 2026 and IITM Alumni Connect on November 5, 2026.

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