# Slyde Social vs theliveapp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: theliveapp at 100% against Slyde Social's 45%. theliveapp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Slyde Social's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

theliveapp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Slyde Social's written reviews are positive against 100% of theliveapp's.

Slyde Social ships an update every 8 days, theliveapp every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slyde Social | theliveapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyde-social/id1536712767/reviews) | **[5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Bertolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/955027382) | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) |

## What reviewers say

### Slyde Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyde-social/id1536712767)

Connect with your real-life contacts through a unique social media experience. This app offers features like multiple personas and anonymous voting to redefine how you interact online.

**Highlights:** Connect with real-life contacts, Multiple personas, Anonymous voting system, Intuitive features, Digital connection for real-life relationships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Modern design and customization
- 🔒 Values privacy and freedom of speech
- 💡 Innovative concept, like IG and TikTok combined
- 👍 Easy to sign up
- 👍 Easy to create a channel and share content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Account creation issues
- 🐛 App not working/loading
- 🐛 Can't edit profile
- 🐛 No members visible
- 🐛 No way to recover password

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot create an account
- App not loading or showing white screen
- Unable to edit profile
- No members visible
- Cannot recover password

**Requested features**

- Fix account creation bugs
- Improve profile editing functionality
- Make more members visible
- Add a 'forgot password' button
- Fix keyboard obstructing save button


### theliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701)

Discover real-time campus activity and connect with fellow students. See who's gathering where, what conversations are happening, and be part of your college community as it unfolds.

**Highlights:** Real-time campus activity feed, See who is at specific locations, Location-based chatrooms, Post content tied to real places, Control presence and privacy settings, Exclusive college student network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Real-time location updates
- 🤝 Connects with friends
- 💡 Discover new places/events
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Need to save photos
- ⚠️ Stories/videos auto-play needed

**Requested features**

- Feature to save photos
- Stories and videos to auto-play
- Follow places
- Discover page for nearby happenings
- Add more locations (e.g., Tribeca, Fairfield)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slyde Social free?

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

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slyde Social or theliveapp?

theliveapp is rated higher. Slyde Social averages 4.1 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while theliveapp averages 5.0 from 206 ratings.

### Do Slyde Social or theliveapp have ads?

Slyde Social shows ads; theliveapp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slyde Social or theliveapp?

Slyde Social ships an update every 8 days, and theliveapp every 6 days. Most recently, Slyde Social was updated on November 3, 2026 and theliveapp on November 3, 2026.

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