# BZeen vs theliveapp

The clearest difference is update cadence: theliveapp at every 6 days against BZeen's every 5 weeks. theliveapp also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 2). BZeen's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, rating, ads 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BZeen against 5.0 for theliveapp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BZeen ships an update every 5 weeks, theliveapp every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BZeen | theliveapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzeen-be-noticed/id1574735965/reviews) | [5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BZeen Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574735967) | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) |

## What reviewers say

### BZeen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzeen-be-noticed/id1574735965)

This app connects users by allowing them to notice and describe people they see in real life. Users can then compete in weekly 'Hives' to be noticed and acknowledged, earning points for participation and community response. It's a virtual community for people watchers to discover and connect with others.

**Highlights:** Describe people you notice nearby, Compete in weekly 'Hives', Earn points for participation, Browse neighborhood activity, Customize your avatar, Connect with new people

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BZeen free?

BZeen 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, BZeen or theliveapp?

BZeen and theliveapp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 206 ratings respectively.

### Do BZeen or theliveapp have ads?

Neither BZeen nor theliveapp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BZeen or theliveapp?

BZeen ships an update every 5 weeks, and theliveapp every 6 days. Most recently, BZeen was updated on November 3, 2026 and theliveapp on November 3, 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.*