# theliveapp vs Onelight

The clearest difference is ratings volume: theliveapp at 206 against Onelight's 1. theliveapp also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Onelight's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for theliveapp against 5.0 for Onelight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, Onelight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theliveapp | Onelight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onelight/id6461381977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) | [28 Digital Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567092701) |

## What reviewers say

### theliveapp

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

Discover real-time campus activity and connect with fellow students. See who's gathering where, what conversations are happening, and be part of your college community as it unfolds.

**Highlights:** Real-time campus activity feed, See who is at specific locations, Location-based chatrooms, Post content tied to real places, Control presence and privacy settings, Exclusive college student network

**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)


### Onelight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onelight/id6461381977)

Find local places and happenings, from popular spots to unique events. Connect with friends and stay updated on what's going on around you. It's a social platform focused on discovery and connection.

**Highlights:** Discover local hotspots, Find hidden gems, Explore events, Connect with friends, Stay updated on happenings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Is Onelight free?

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

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

theliveapp and Onelight are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 206 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do theliveapp or Onelight have ads?

Neither theliveapp nor Onelight shows ads.

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

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, and Onelight every 2 weeks. Most recently, theliveapp was updated on October 30, 2026 and Onelight on October 19, 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.*