# theliveapp vs NoLemon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theliveapp at none against NoLemon's 7. theliveapp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). NoLemon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoLemon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $48.00 per year. theliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

theliveapp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of theliveapp's written reviews are positive against 83% of NoLemon's.

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, NoLemon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theliveapp | NoLemon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolemon/id6459922840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) | [NoLemon NoMelon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701993581) |

## What reviewers say

### theliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701)

Discover real-time campus happenings and connect with your community. See who's out, what's trending, and where the action is, all verified by users on the ground. Share ephemeral stories and join location-specific chatrooms for a truly live social experience.

**Highlights:** Live campus map with real-time activity, Dorm, bar, and gym chatrooms, Verified onsite-only posts, Real-time event and hotspot updates, Follow friends' activity, 12-hour disappearing stories

**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)


### NoLemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolemon/id6459922840)

Discover unique local eateries recommended by a passionate community. Share your culinary experiences and earn badges for exploring new flavors. Engage with authentic content and stay ahead of food trends.

**Highlights:** Discover hidden local eateries, Share food experiences with community, Collect Quest badges, Authentic user-generated content, Stay ahead of food trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoLemon Mode | $48.00 | per year |
| Gem Stack | $1.19 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bag | $23.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pouch | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Is NoLemon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theliveapp or NoLemon?

theliveapp is rated higher. theliveapp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while NoLemon averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do theliveapp or NoLemon have ads?

Neither theliveapp nor NoLemon shows ads.

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

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, and NoLemon fortnightly. Most recently, theliveapp was updated on October 20, 2026 and NoLemon on October 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.*