Comparison

LiveWaves vs Rueblur

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

Head to head
About

LiveWaves

This social network empowers creators and users to share live streams, posts, pictures, videos, and sound recordings. It also facilitates the creation and sale of tickets for live or in-person events, with options for user subscriptions to content.

Highlights
  • Live streaming with viewer comments
  • Create and sell tickets for events
  • User subscriptions to content
  • Post videos up to 3 hours
  • Upload sound recordings
  • Create playlists
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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LiveWaves is an easy-to-use, all-in-one social network that gives content creators and all users the ability to create their own live streams, posts, pictures, videos, sound recordings as well as in-person ticketed events. LiveWaves also gives users the ability to set up subscriptions to specific, or all parts of their content. All of this WITHOUT the overwhelming advertisements, collecting and selling your data, or shadow-banning algorithms like other social networks. Creatives and fans of all types are welcome here! LiveWaves gives artists of all backgrounds a platform to connect with fans and empower themselves safely and remotely; it doesn’t matter if you’re a comedian, musician, podcaster, masterclass teacher, podcaster, poet, fitness instructor, DIY host, makeup artist, dancer, radio host, filmmaker, craft teacher or just someone who goes live to be silly…no matter your wave, LiveWaves has you covered. With our live streaming capabilities, users can communicate to viewers through comments on the live streams. Content creators also can add an individual user into their stream. Users can also create tickets for future live stream pay-per-view events, or in-person events. This allows promoters, content creators, and in-person demonstrators to set up and earn money on future events, while also having the ability to limit the number of tickets or viewers in a stream. Our ticketing feature also allows users to sell tickets to in-person events such as recitals, parties, conferences, and conventions. LiveWaves allows users to post up to 3 hours of video in one post. And, users who post original, self-owned content. This also includes pictures, gifs, and very soon, NFTs. Authors, Musicians, Poets, Rappers, Artists, Podcasters, and Bands can upload their sound recordings into LiveWaves. Creatives can upload sound recordings that they own. LiveWaves also allows users to create playlists, and add songs, podcasts, and audiobooks to their playlist. Not a creative? Not a problem! LiveWaves is a community-driven social network, built for you to connect to who you want to. Connect with people to discuss trending topics, the latest news, or great ideas. Check the LiveWaves Official page for content on one of the "THEMED" days of the week. Search for people by city, by name, or by interest. Be entertained or informed by your favorite content creators and receive notifications on their events. Post your thoughts and pictures, comment on posts from friends and others you come across on LiveWaves…you know the drill. In addition, We don't suggest anything except that you enjoy your ability to create unlimited connections on LiveWaves. There are no limitations on follows or followers. You can also make your page private if you choose. We also strongly suggest that each of us maintain civility to be nice. LiveWaves is the place to transition to a true social network experience that keeps you connected to whatever wave YOU want, not things being pushed on you. We also protect the rights of those who are members of our app. Repeated abuse will be grounds to lose your account.

About

Rueblur

This interactive social media platform allows users to rate and react to content in new ways. Users can customize their experience by crafting personalized feeds and lists based on various topics. Share videos, polls, and other content with followers, and discover trending accounts and posts.

Highlights
  • Rate and react system
  • Customizable feeds and content lists
  • Create and share videos, polls, and captures
  • Discover popular accounts and content
  • Business account options
Features
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Rueblur is one of the most interactive social media platforms in the world. Rueblur gives users a new way to interact with content utilizing the rate and react system. Rueblur provides users control of their experience by embracing the mantra “Where liberation meets inspiration” meaning users have creative control of their Rueblur experience. Users can tailor their interest the way they want by crafting feeds and content specific list with various topics. Rueblur feeds can be created and modified at any time. Rueblur aims to make social media fun again! Rate, react, share, and interact with users and content everywhere. Create exclusive Rueblur content and accounts to distribute fun videos, polls, captures, and content to your followers. Use Rueblur rank to see the most popular accounts and content in the world, and last but not least create Rueblur business accounts to connect and promote business and professional endeavors! Access to the Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA) terms and conditions for Rueblur. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiveWaves4 screens
Rueblur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveWaves at none against Rueblur's 36. LiveWaves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Rueblur sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LiveWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LiveWaves against 4.8 for Rueblur. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of LiveWaves's written reviews are positive against 82% of Rueblur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveWaves ships an update every 2 weeks, Rueblur every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LiveWaves versus Rueblur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveWavesRueblur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (47 ratings)4.8 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4752 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB197 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developer4my3clones Inc.Rueblur LLC

Customer experience

LiveWaves

All ratings47 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Rueblur

All ratings52 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

LiveWaves

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Rueblur

Subscriptions7
  • All Access3 variants$1.991 Month
  • Purchase for a month9 variants$1.991 Month
  • Purchase for a month7 variants$4.991 Month
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  • All Access$9.991 Month
  • Purchase for a month3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Purchase for a month$19.991 Month
  • Purchase for a month3 variants$24.991 Month
One-time9
  • Gift$0.99
  • Gift Plus$1.99
  • Gift Pizza Night$14.99
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  • Gift Diamond Cheer$49.99
  • Donation$79.99
  • Gift Royal Crown$149.99
  • Gift Star Guardian$249.99
  • Gift Hero Shield$299.99
  • Gift Empire Builder$374.99

Questions

Is LiveWaves free?
LiveWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rueblur free?
Rueblur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveWaves or Rueblur?
Rueblur is rated higher. LiveWaves averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Rueblur averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.
Do LiveWaves or Rueblur have ads?
Rueblur shows ads; LiveWaves does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveWaves or Rueblur?
LiveWaves ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rueblur every 10 days. Most recently, LiveWaves was updated on June 10, 2026 and Rueblur on September 13, 2026.

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