# Vyona vs NeverBeLonely

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vyona at 69% against NeverBeLonely's 22%. Vyona also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). NeverBeLonely's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeverBeLonely sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Vyona asks for nothing beyond the download.

NeverBeLonely holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Vyona's written reviews are positive against 22% of NeverBeLonely's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vyona ships an update fortnightly, NeverBeLonely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vyona | NeverBeLonely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyona/id1528069968/reviews) | **[4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797806079) | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) |

## What reviewers say

### Vyona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyona/id1528069968)

Connect with people nearby for spontaneous meetups. Share your current activity and see who's open to joining for real-life connections. Focuses on immediate, in-person interactions without extensive planning.

**Highlights:** Meet people nearby in real-time, Share current activities, Spontaneous, no-planning meetups, Activity-based messaging, Verified community profiles, Location privacy controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### NeverBeLonely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113)

Connect with new people in your local area for real-world meetups. This app facilitates safe, organized group gatherings based on shared availability and interests, moving beyond online interactions to foster genuine friendships.

**Highlights:** Real-world friend matching, Organized group meetups, Availability-based matching, Location-based connections, Safe public meeting spots, Low-pressure social events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Annualy | $39.99 | per year |
| Annualy | $39.99 | per year |
| Annualy | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Time Meeting | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vyona free?

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

### Is NeverBeLonely free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vyona or NeverBeLonely?

NeverBeLonely is rated higher. Vyona averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do Vyona or NeverBeLonely have ads?

NeverBeLonely shows ads; Vyona does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vyona or NeverBeLonely?

Vyona ships an update fortnightly, and NeverBeLonely every 4 days. Most recently, Vyona was updated on October 15, 2026 and NeverBeLonely on October 4, 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.*