Comparison

Argo vs Livetree

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Argo

Discover content through friends and influencers, bypassing algorithmic feeds. Creators can monetize their work via subscriptions and digital goods. Watch, share, and earn revenue from curated content across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Content discovery via friends and influencers
  • Creator monetization (subscriptions, digital goods)
  • No algorithmic feed trap
  • Content sharing and earning revenue
  • Cross-device compatibility
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It's the way social media should have always worked. You can discover content you love through your friends, interests and influencers recommendations. The creators on Argo own their content and can monetise it through subscriptions, channels and digital goods. Argo is where innovative storytelling is born. We are changing the way you watch, share and discover content you love, without the algorithm trap. Everyone here is a curator and everyone can earn revenue from sharing content. Take a short break and escape from the mundane into the world of imagination. Watch on your phone, laptop, ipad, or on the big screen (WatchArgo.com / ROKU / AppleTV) Argo: Artists Going Places

About

Livetree

Features
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The Livetree app is a social network for a better planet. We are focused on the meeting the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs targets: No poverty, zero hunger, gender equality, clean water, decent work and economic growth, good health and well being, clean energy, a world without inequalities). You'll watch stories that help improve your life and the environment. While you watch and reward the video stories that matter to you, you'll also help offset your carbon footprint by planting trees. You'll connect with friends and make new connections across the globe while watching together live to bring about real positive change. We are so glad to have you here and for you to join the community to help make a better planet! We are so glad to have you here and for you to join the community.

Screenshots

Argo4 screens
Livetree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Livetree at none against Argo's shown. Livetree also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Argo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Livetree sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Argo ships an update every 5 weeks, Livetree every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Argo versus Livetree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArgoLivetree
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (405 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings405 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB166 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperArgo Media, IncorporatedLiveTree Community Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Argo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Login and registration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More exclusive content and premieres
  • Ability to upload and share own short films
  • Improved search and personalization features
  • Integration with social media platforms

Livetree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Argo

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Festival Shorts$3.991 Month
  • One month subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Six month subscription7 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • Yearly Festival Shorts$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pass3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy NFT pass$1.99
  • Human X Pass$19.99
  • Festival Secrets$29.99
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  • Rent premium film$99.99
6 purchases

Livetree

One-time6
  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.35$0.99
  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.254$10.99
  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.768$22.99
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  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.2310$64.99
  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.3960$99.99
  • com.livetree.diamond.seeds.5197$129.99

Questions

Is Argo free?
Argo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Livetree free?
Livetree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Argo or Livetree have ads?
Argo shows ads; Livetree does not.
Which is updated more often, Argo or Livetree?
Argo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Livetree every 2 days. Most recently, Argo was updated on October 22, 2026 and Livetree on October 25, 2026.

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