# Radiate vs Flock

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 (#65 vs unranked). Flock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). 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. Flock 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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiate | Flock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiate/id939284774/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flock-find-your-crew/id6762826541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiate The World, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939284773) | [Javi Vendrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895031139) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiate

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Social Networking, #84 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


### Flock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flock-find-your-crew/id6762826541)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*