# Nilove — East African Community

> Community app for East Africans to find events, places, roommates, and people. (iPhone/iPad app by Kidus Degefu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nilove/id6768757604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kidus Degefu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889389290)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Amharic, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nilove/id6768757604/reviews.md

## What is Nilove?

Nilove is the community app built for East Africans. Whether you are in Addis, Asmara, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Khartoum, or part of the diaspora in DC, London, Toronto, or beyond, Nilove brings together the events, places, roommates, and people who share your culture, language, and faith.

This is not a generic social app translated for the diaspora. It is a small, deliberate community built for Habesha, Eritrean, Somali, Sudanese, Kenyan, Tanzanian, and Ugandan users by people who grew up the same way.


WHAT YOU CAN DO ON NILOVE:

Events
Find cultural gatherings, faith events, weddings, holiday celebrations, and community meetups happening near you. From Meskel and Ethiopian Christmas to Eid prayers and Ramadan iftars, find what is happening in your city. Browse free. Premium members can also submit events for the whole community to see.

Places
Discover Habesha restaurants, halal markets, hair salons, churches, mosques, and East African owned businesses near you. Filter by city, food, and category.

Roommates
Find a roommate who shares your language, your food, and your lifestyle. Listings include rent, neighborhood, bedrooms, lease, lifestyle preferences (quiet, social, religious, vegetarian), and photos. Reach out directly to hosts. No agency fees.

Messages
Talk to people you connect with on the app in a clean, focused inbox. Real names, real photos, real conversations.

Dating and matches (optional)
If you would also like to meet someone for dating or a long-term relationship within the community, you can turn on Dating and matches from Account Settings. This adds a Connect tab with profiles you can browse, like, and chat with. It is completely optional. The community features above work whether or not you use this.


WHO NILOVE IS FOR:

East African young adults and immigrants who want to stay connected to their roots while building a life abroad or back home.


WHY NILOVE IS DIFFERENT:

Built specifically for East African languages, faiths, and ways of life. Available in English, Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Swahili, and Arabic. Calendar events for Orthodox Christian, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, and traditional holidays. Heritage and language filters that actually mean something to our community.


SAFETY:

Photos are reviewed by AI moderation on upload. Every report on a user, event, or listing is reviewed by the Nilove team within 24 hours. Bad actors are removed for good. Block anyone, anytime, without notice.


PRIVACY:

Your phone number is never shown to other users. Your full last name is never shown. We never sell your data.


NILOVE+ SUBSCRIPTION:

Nilove+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited roommate browsing, monthly event submissions, and advanced filters (heritage, faith, language).

Subscription options and current prices are shown inside the app at the time of purchase. Available plans include weekly, monthly, every 3 months, and annual.

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price as the selected plan. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://nilove.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://nilove.app/privacy


QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK:

Email hello@nilove.app

## Key features

- Find cultural and faith events
- Discover East African businesses
- Search for compatible roommates
- Direct messaging with connections
- Optional dating and matching features
- AI-moderated photos and team reviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nilove+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Nilove+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Nilove+ Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Nilove+ Annual | $99.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Nilove

### What is Nilove?

Nilove is a community app designed for East Africans worldwide. It helps users find local events, discover businesses, search for roommates, and connect with people who share their culture, language, and faith.

### Is Nilove free to use?

The core features of Nilove are free to use. There is an optional subscription called Nilove+ that unlocks additional features like unlimited roommate browsing and advanced filters.

### What are the benefits of Nilove+?

Nilove+ offers unlimited roommate browsing, monthly event submissions for the community, and advanced filters for heritage, faith, and language. Subscription plans vary in price and duration.

### How does Nilove ensure user safety?

Nilove uses AI moderation for uploaded photos and has a team that reviews every user, event, or listing report within 24 hours. Bad actors are removed, and users can block others at any time.

### What kind of events can I find on Nilove?

You can find a variety of cultural gatherings, faith events, weddings, holiday celebrations, and community meetups. This includes events like Meskel, Ethiopian Christmas, Eid prayers, and Ramadan iftars.

### Does Nilove have ads?

No, Nilove does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What languages does Nilove support?

Nilove is available in English, Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Swahili, and Arabic, catering to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the East African community.

### How often is Nilove updated?

The latest version of Nilove is 1.0.2, and it was last updated on June 29, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-29

More features added to events.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-23

Enhanced events experience!

### 1.0 — 2026-06-19

No release notes.

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