# theliveapp vs PlateLicker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theliveapp at none against PlateLicker's 4. theliveapp also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 11). PlateLicker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlateLicker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. theliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for theliveapp against 5.0 for PlateLicker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, PlateLicker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theliveapp | PlateLicker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platelicker/id6469439619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) | [PlateLicker, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711965838) |

## 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)


### PlateLicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platelicker/id6469439619)

This app allows users to share recipes, create collaborative digital cookbooks, and organize potlucks. Connect with other cooking enthusiasts in interactive groups to exchange tips and make every meal a shared adventure.

**Highlights:** Share favorite recipes, Craft collaborative cookbooks, Organize potlucks, Manage guest dishes, Join interactive cooking groups, Exchange cooking tips

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us snacks! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy us breakfast! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buy us lunch! | $59.99 | one-time |
| Buy us dinner! | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Is PlateLicker free?

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

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

theliveapp and PlateLicker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 206 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do theliveapp or PlateLicker have ads?

Neither theliveapp nor PlateLicker shows ads.

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

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, and PlateLicker every 9 days. Most recently, theliveapp was updated on October 20, 2026 and PlateLicker on September 30, 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.*