Comparison

Radiate vs Flock

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. 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
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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

Flock

Locate friends instantly at crowded events, even without cell service. Uses Bluetooth and UWB for precise, real-time directional guidance. Offers private location sharing and group chat for seamless meetups.

Highlights
  • Live finder with distance and compass
  • Bluetooth and UWB precision finding
  • Crew chat over mesh relay
  • Flares for quick status updates
  • Rally points for group navigation
  • SOS alerts for emergencies
Features
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Find your crew in seconds — even when the signal's dead. Flock is the live finder built for festivals, raves, and anywhere a pile of people turn a simple "meet you at the gate" into an hour of lost friends. Open the app, pick who you're looking for, and follow the arrow. No cell signal required. WHY IT WORKS WHERE OTHER APPS DON'T • Bluetooth-first: Flock finds your people over Bluetooth LE, so it keeps working when the network is hammered, the campsite has no bars, or the venue is underground. • UWB precision: on iPhones that support Ultra-Wideband, Flock locks onto your friend with ~10cm accuracy and a live direction arrow that updates as you move. • GPS when you need range: if you're kilometres apart, Flock uses GPS to get you close, then hands off to Bluetooth for the last 50 metres. • Private by design: your real-time location is never stored on our servers. It goes to your crew and nowhere else. FLOCK FEATURES • Live finder with distance + compass arrow • Crew chat that works over mesh relay • Flares: ping your location + vibe in one tap ("Lost", "Bar time", "At the rail", "Tent") • Rally points: drop a pin everyone in the flock can follow • SOS: fire an alert to your whole flock when you need backup • Festival badges + attendance history • QR-code friend add that works offline • No ads. No tracking. No location history. BUILT FOR • Festival squads (Primavera, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, whatever your weekend is) • Group trips where "I'll be right back" always turns into 30 minutes • Concerts, sports events, airports, ski weekends, any crowd • Friends who actually want to find each other PRIVACY Flock is opt-in, per-flock. You choose when you're sharing. We never sell your data, never show ads, never track you outside the app. Full policy at https://flock-app.app/privacy. Flock is free and stays free for the core finder. Stop shouting names over bassline. Just find each other.

Screenshots

Radiate4 screens
Flock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Radiate and Flock both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Radiate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flock's. Radiate also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 1) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). Flock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Flock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Radiate against 5.0 for Flock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiate has 31K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Flock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radiate ships an update every 10 days, Flock every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Radiate versus Flock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadiateFlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRadiate The World, Inc.Javi Vendrell

Customer experience

Radiate

All ratings31,389 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative26.3%

Flock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Flock

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

Flock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radiate free?
Radiate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flock free?
Flock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Radiate or Flock?
Flock is rated higher. Radiate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Flock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Radiate or Flock have ads?
Neither Radiate nor Flock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radiate or Flock?
Radiate ships an update every 10 days, and Flock every 6 days. Most recently, Radiate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flock on October 31, 2026.

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