# Beyond vs Noctava

The clearest difference is rating: Beyond at 4.3 against Noctava's 1.0. Beyond also leads on ratings volume (195 vs 4). Noctava's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beyond sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Noctava asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beyond holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond has 195 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Beyond's written reviews are positive against 43% of Noctava's.

Beyond ships an update fortnightly, Noctava every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond | Noctava |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-modern-dating-app/id6443660362/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noctava/id6739829545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BYND Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648137584) | [NOCTAVA APP GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787244253) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-modern-dating-app/id6443660362)

This app fosters honest and intentional dating by curating a community focused on consent and authenticity. It offers advanced filtering options and unique features to facilitate meaningful connections and move beyond superficial interactions.

**Highlights:** Membership application process, Advanced dating preference filters, Set intentions for conversations, Consent-driven dating dynamics, Honesty and authenticity focus, Referral system for expedited applications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Membership | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $239.99 | per year |
| Direct Request | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Skip the Wait | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Direct Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skip the Wait | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip the Wait | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 Direct Requests | $39.99 | one-time |
| 20 Direct Requests | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Incredible community
- 🤝 Quality connections
- ✨ Magical community
- 🌟 Extraordinary people
- 💡 Thoughtfully curated events

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait for approval
- 🚫 No response to applications
- 👎 App is not worth the space
- 📉 Few users
- 🤔 Confusing approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Application review taking months
- App crashes
- Video profiles display incorrectly
- Login screen freezes
- App doesn't work after download

**Requested features**

- Expand user base
- Improve queer representation
- Clarify relationship style expectations
- Add location feature
- Increase number of daily matches


### Noctava

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noctava/id6739829545)

Discover the hottest nightlife events, clubs, and parties happening near you. Connect with friends, explore venue details, and even book tickets or reservations directly within the app. See real-time videos of venues to know the vibe before you go.

**Highlights:** Discover local nightlife events, Explore clubs and parties, See friend locations, Book tickets and reservations, Watch venue videos, Connect with new people

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond free?

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

### Is Noctava free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beyond or Noctava?

Beyond is rated higher. Beyond averages 4.3 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Noctava averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Beyond or Noctava have ads?

Neither Beyond nor Noctava shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond or Noctava?

Beyond ships an update fortnightly, and Noctava every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beyond was updated on October 25, 2026 and Noctava on October 16, 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.*