Comparison

Beta Pi Lambda vs Avelon for Lemmy

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

Head to head
About

Beta Pi Lambda

Features
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This official Beta Pi Lambda Chapter App is for members of the chapter to find out about our events, chat with Chapter members, View Chapter Documents, View Chapter Directory, and much more. The ability to effectively communicate with Chapter members will help us continue to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our community. The App also allows guest to view many features of the app in the GuestView. Guest can also receive push notifications of Chapter and Community events. As a Guest you can also contact the Brothers, with any questions, or comments. The 159th Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Overseeing the Capital Region of New York Established in 1939

About

Avelon for Lemmy

Explore diverse topics and engage in conversations within the Fediverse. This app offers a highly customizable experience with gesture navigation, smart media support, and privacy-focused features. Tailor the look and behavior to suit your preferences for a seamless browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Native media support (videos, GIFs, photos)
  • Customizable gesture navigation
  • Smart link previews
  • Multiple account support
  • Mark read on scroll & hide read posts
  • Intuitive markdown editor
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking
Features
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With Avelon you can explore every topic, navigate seamlessly using customizable gestures, and tailor the look of the app to your preferences. Engage in diverse conversations and discover the content you care about. Key Features - Native support for videos, gifs, photos & other media - Smart link previews in posts and comments - Multiple account support - Mark read on scroll & hide read posts - Navigate and perform actions with customizable gestures - Custom font support - GIF scrubbing gestures - Intuitive markdown editor - Custom community groups - Highly customizable look & behavior - Custom app icons - Privacy focused - the app has no tracking of any kind - Keyword and instance filtering - Gallery mode + hide bars on scroll = full immersion ... and a lot more! I hope you enjoy Avelon - let me know what you think! Visit the app community at avelon@lemm.ee to suggest new features and improvements.

Screenshots

Beta Pi Lambda4 screens
Avelon for Lemmy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beta Pi Lambda at none against Avelon for Lemmy's 6. Avelon for Lemmy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Avelon for Lemmy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beta Pi Lambda asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beta Pi Lambda ships an update every 41 months, Avelon for Lemmy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beta Pi Lambda versus Avelon for Lemmy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeta Pi LambdaAvelon for Lemmy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—72 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRicardo CumberbatchBrainsync AS

In-app purchases

None

Beta Pi Lambda

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Avelon for Lemmy

Subscriptions2
  • Avelon Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Avelon Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
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  • Avelon Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Beta Pi Lambda free?
Beta Pi Lambda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avelon for Lemmy free?
Avelon for Lemmy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beta Pi Lambda or Avelon for Lemmy have ads?
Neither Beta Pi Lambda nor Avelon for Lemmy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beta Pi Lambda or Avelon for Lemmy?
Beta Pi Lambda ships an update every 41 months, and Avelon for Lemmy fortnightly. Most recently, Beta Pi Lambda was updated on October 4, 2026 and Avelon for Lemmy on October 4, 2026.

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