# Nearly vs Arch Oxford

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nearly at none against Arch Oxford's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arch Oxford sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nearly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nearly ships an update weekly, Arch Oxford every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nearly | Arch Oxford |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearly/id1664964484/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Harry Moy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650074636) | [Arch Capital Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845179030) |

## What reviewers say

### Nearly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearly/id1664964484)

Connect with people in your immediate vicinity through group chats organized by location. Discover and join conversations happening around you to foster local community engagement.

**Highlights:** Create group threads for specific locations, Chat with people nearby, Discover local conversations, Foster community engagement, Real-time location-based chat

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arch Oxford

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arch-oxford/id6753820007)

This private network connects University of Oxford students and alumni, offering access to exclusive events, internships, and verified dating opportunities. Authenticated members can discover curated university happenings and find genuine connections within the community.

**Highlights:** Discover and RSVP to curated Oxford University events, Access short, high-impact internships, Meet verified Oxford University members for dating, Ticket release notifications for events, Authenticated member network

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alumni Premium – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Friends Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| ARCH Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ARCH Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Superlike | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Superlike | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Superlike | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nearly free?

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

### Is Arch Oxford free?

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

### Do Nearly or Arch Oxford have ads?

Neither Nearly nor Arch Oxford shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nearly or Arch Oxford?

Nearly ships an update weekly, and Arch Oxford every 9 days. Most recently, Nearly was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arch Oxford on November 5, 2026.

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