Yala! vs RealTime Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yala!
Discover local events in Washington DC, from food and music to fitness and nightlife. Connect with people you meet at events, send messages, and build your social circle. You can also create and host your own events to share with the community.
- Discover local events by category
- Filter events by date, price, and distance
- Connect with people met at events
- Send direct messages
- Create and host your own events
- Built for Washington DC social scene
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Yala means "let's go" — and that's exactly what this app is for. Yala is Washington DC's social events app, built for people who want to get out, do more, and meet the people around them. DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING Browse local events by category — food & drinks, fitness, arts, nightlife, music, and more. Filter by date, price, and distance to find exactly what you're looking for. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE Yala isn't just an event finder — it's a social network. Connect with people you meet at events, send direct messages, start group chats, and build your DC circle. CREATE YOUR OWN EVENTS Hosting a dinner party, workout session, or rooftop hangout? Post it on Yala and invite your community. Add photos, set capacity, and share with friends. BUILT FOR DC Whether you just moved to the city or you've been here for years, Yala helps you plug into Washington DC's social scene — one event at a time. Yala means "let's go" — so let's go.
RealTime Social
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Live in the moment. Share in RealTime. RealTime is a lightweight and authentic way to share what you're doing right now. Capture moments, share captions, and chat with friends. Content is shared to keep things fresh and in the moment. Key Features: Share stories that vanish quickly – No filters. No pressure. Just real life. Share captions – Share your thoughts instantly. Friends & Followers – Choose to share with close friends or your subscribers. Direct messaging – Chat with your people in real time. Push notifications – Stay updated when someone shares a new story or message. Designed for authentic moments, RealTime encourages users to live and share freely, without the pressure of perfection or permanence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yala! at every 6 weeks against RealTime Social's every 8 months. Yala! also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yala! ships an update every 6 weeks, RealTime Social every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yala! | RealTime Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kyle Tse | Marcus Grant |
In-app purchases
Yala!
No in-app purchases
RealTime Social
No in-app purchases
