# Likey vs Grove

The clearest difference is rating: Grove at 5.0 against Likey's 2.4. Grove also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Likey's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Likey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Grove asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Likey has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Likey | Grove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likey-interact-with-creators/id1499066925/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-proximity-social/id6760487577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPC Internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499066924) | [Joseph Viveiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884695250) |

## What reviewers say

### Likey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likey-interact-with-creators/id1499066925)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with your favorite creators for exclusive content, private messages, and live video chats. Discover unique photos and videos not shared publicly, and express your appreciation with thoughtful gifts. Make new connections and enjoy a variety of interactive experiences.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photos and videos, Private messages, Live video chat, Send gifts to creators, Connect with new creators, Voice messages and livestreams

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $64.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $129.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $349.99 | one-time |


### Grove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-proximity-social/id6760487577)

This social network connects you with people you physically encounter, without needing internet. Share profiles, save content for later, and build a timeline of your real-world interactions, all while prioritizing privacy.

**Highlights:** Offline profile exchange, Content saving for later delivery, In-person interaction timeline, No algorithm or follower counts, Local data storage, Privacy-focused design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Likey free?

Likey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grove free?

Grove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Likey or Grove?

Grove is rated higher. Likey averages 2.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Grove averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Likey or Grove have ads?

Neither Likey nor Grove shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Likey or Grove?

Likey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grove every 2 weeks. Most recently, Likey was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grove on October 24, 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.*