Comparison

RAVL vs VibeLobby

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

Head to head
About

RAVL

Features
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Introducing RAVL, a game-changing social network designed specifically for business travellers. RAVL aims to make your trips more enjoyable and rewarding by connecting you with like-minded professionals while you’re away from home. Whether you’re attending a conference or on a work assignment, RAVL makes it easy to meet new people, share experiences, and build lasting relationships – transforming the way you approach business travel.

About

VibeLobby

Features
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Book 3M+ hotels — sorted by vibe, not just stars. Chat with fellow guests before you arrive. Create plans, find dinner buddies, and meet travelers who share your interests. VibeLobby is the world's first social hotel booking app. ► FIND YOUR VIBE Pick your interests — yoga, dining, coworking, surfing, or anything that moves you. Our Vibe Score™ ranks hotels by guest activity and community buzz so you know where your people are before you book. ► BOOK DIRECTLY Compare real-time rates across 2M+ hotels worldwide. See room types, amenities, and transparent pricing with taxes included. Book securely in seconds. ► JOIN THE LOBBY Once booked, drop into the Hotel Lobby or City Chat. Share plans, find dinner buddies, or connect with people nearby. Send messages, voice notes, or hop on a video call — in any of 24 languages with real-time translation. ► ACTIVITY BOARD Browse or create group activities — beach trips, dinner plans, city tours. Join with one tap and a group chat is created automatically. ► TRAVEL BUDDIES Discover travelers with shared interests at your hotel. When you both connect, a chat opens instantly. ► SWISS QUALITY Built in Switzerland. Your data stays private. Verified bookings only — no strangers, no spam. Privacy controls let you manage your visibility. ► WORLDWIDE Available in 24 languages. Hotels in every major city. Your next travel friendship starts here.

Screenshots

RAVL4 screens
VibeLobby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RAVL at weekly against VibeLobby's every 4 weeks. VibeLobby's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. RAVL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and VibeLobby sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAVL ships an update weekly, VibeLobby every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RAVL versus VibeLobby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAVLVibeLobby
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB282 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRAVL LimitedHeitaria Swiss AG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RAVL

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Monthly)$15.001 Month
  • Premium+ Membership (Monthly)$30.001 Month
  • Premium Membership (Annual)$150.001 Year
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  • Premium+ Membership (annual)$300.001 Year
2 purchases

VibeLobby

One-time2
  • City Lobby Unlock$2.99
  • Unlock City Lobby$2.99

Questions

Is RAVL free?
RAVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VibeLobby free?
VibeLobby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAVL or VibeLobby have ads?
Neither RAVL nor VibeLobby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAVL or VibeLobby?
RAVL ships an update weekly, and VibeLobby every 4 weeks. Most recently, RAVL was updated on October 30, 2026 and VibeLobby on October 25, 2026.

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