Barfriends vs blvd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barfriends
Discover nearby bars, clubs, and pubs with real-time information. See which friends are at a selected venue and get Uber price estimates. Connect and chat with friends or new people for improved social outings.
- Find nearby bars, clubs, and pubs
- Real-time venue information
- See friends' locations
- Real-time Uber price estimates
- In-app chat functionality
- Connect with new people
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Barfriends will finds all bars, clubs and pubs near you and give you real-time information about them. The selected bar will only show your friends that are there and real-time transportation prices for a Uber. Chat with your friends! Arrive! Join and Chat with someone new. Cheers to better nights out :) note: Party Hard! Have Fun!
blvd
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1-on-1 Events: Dating, Networking & Social blvd™ – The Social Network 2.0 Tired of endless scrolling, ghosting, and chats that go nowhere? Welcome to blvd™, the next evolution of social networking—where real-world connections come first. Whether you’re looking for a date, a networking opportunity, or a new friend, blvd™ empowers you to create, discover, and join real-life experiences that match your interests. Why blvd™? - Empowered Experiences™: Create or join personalized 1-on-1 events. Choose what, where, when, and how—including costs—before matching. - No More Endless Chats or Swiping: All matches are interested in attending with you, and only the event creator can initiate chats with matches. - Built for Safety & Trust – With ID verification and message control, blvd™ prioritizes your security and comfort. Who is blvd™ for? - Professionals expanding their network - Singles tired of traditional dating apps - Social adventurers who crave curated experiences - Newcomers looking to make real connections Join blvd™ today and start building real-world connections instead of screen time. Download now to experience the future of social networking. #blvdapp #myblvd #EmpoweredExperiences #SocialNetwork2 #MessagesThatGoSomewhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barfriends at none against blvd's 2. Barfriends also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). blvd's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. blvd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barfriends asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barfriends ships an update every 5 months, blvd monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barfriends | blvd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Barfriends Inc. | blvd |
In-app purchases
Barfriends
No in-app purchases
blvd
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Identity Verification$1.99
