Comparison

Vicinity vs L.O.V.E. Chat

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

Head to head
About

Vicinity

Connect instantly with people nearby through live chatrooms and private messaging. This social tool aims to foster real-time connections within communities, encouraging face-to-face interactions. Discover local events, ask for recommendations, or simply chat with those around you.

Highlights
  • Live chatrooms based on location radius
  • Private messaging
  • Place-based voice/chat rooms
  • Voice and video calling (Premium)
  • Dark mode support
  • Moderated chat for safety
Features
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Vicinity is a spatial communication network — the group chat for IRL. A real-time social layer tied to where you are, not who you follow. No algorithms — just your local world, live. Open the app and connect with everyone nearby across multiple topic channels. Send message requests, create group chats, or join landmark rooms at iconic locations worldwide — but only if you're physically there. The internet you walk through, not the one you scroll. As connection with those physically around us quietly erodes, Vicinity gives your location a shared context — a common channel for real community. Potential uses • Meet new people nearby • Organize meetups by topic • Chat with others at a sports game, bar, or concert • Coordinate a class study group • Get help from a neighbor • Invite others to a block party • Recommend shows, restaurants, or events to people nearby • Ask locals for tips when traveling • Coordinate group activities • Host a game night with people nearby — trivia, chess, poker, and more Core features • Vicinity chat: multiple topic channels for your radius • Live Games: host or join real-time multiplayer games with people nearby — trivia, chess, poker, blackjack, werewolf, mahjong, and more • Landmark rooms: audio and text chat at iconic locations worldwide — only if you're physically there • Private messaging: send message requests to anyone you meet in the chatroom • Profile photos: free for everyone • Premium: group chats, photos in DMs, voice & video calls, ad-free, and more Dark Mode Vicinity supports both light and dark mode. Privacy and security All location-based rooms are fully moderated. Distance sharing is optional — you control what you share. Download Vicinity. Community restored. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

L.O.V.E. Chat

A secure and modern messaging app for private, fast, and customizable conversations. Connect with friends via direct messages, voice notes, and stories, all within a user-friendly interface with enhanced privacy options.

Highlights
  • Secure direct messaging
  • Voice notes and stickers
  • Individual chat locking
  • Customizable chat wallpapers
  • Story posting and viewing
  • Light and dark themes
  • Fingerprint lock
Features
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L.O.V.E. CHAT is a secure, modern messaging app built for fast, private, and customizable conversations. With quick phone number login, you can connect with friends and enjoy a seamless chatting experience. Stay in touch through direct messages, voice notes, and expressive stickers — all in a clean, user-friendly interface. Each chat can be locked individually, offering enhanced privacy and peace of mind. You can even personalize your chats with custom wallpapers for a more personal feel. L.O.V.E. CHAT also includes a story feature: users can post their own stories and view their friends’ stories in real-time, bringing a social and interactive edge to private messaging. The app supports both light and dark themes, so you can switch according to your mood or environment. With built-in fingerprint lock and advanced privacy options, your conversations are always safe and under your control. Whether you're chatting casually or sharing moments through stories, L.O.V.E. CHAT is your all-in-one private communication hub.

Screenshots

Vicinity4 screens
L.O.V.E. Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: L.O.V.E. Chat at none against Vicinity's 1. L.O.V.E. Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Vicinity's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vicinity sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.99 per year. L.O.V.E. Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

L.O.V.E. Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vicinity has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Vicinity's written reviews are positive against 100% of L.O.V.E. Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vicinity ships an update every 4 days, L.O.V.E. Chat every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Vicinity versus L.O.V.E. Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVicinityL.O.V.E. Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB160 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEsketit LLCPatrick Johnson

Customer experience

Vicinity

All ratings37 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

L.O.V.E. Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vicinity

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Features$10.991 Year
None

L.O.V.E. Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vicinity free?
Vicinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is L.O.V.E. Chat free?
L.O.V.E. Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vicinity or L.O.V.E. Chat?
L.O.V.E. Chat is rated higher. Vicinity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while L.O.V.E. Chat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vicinity or L.O.V.E. Chat have ads?
Vicinity shows ads; L.O.V.E. Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, Vicinity or L.O.V.E. Chat?
Vicinity ships an update every 4 days, and L.O.V.E. Chat every 5 months. Most recently, Vicinity was updated on September 8, 2026 and L.O.V.E. Chat on September 13, 2026.

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