# theliveapp vs My Usual

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theliveapp at none against My Usual's 1. theliveapp also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 2). My Usual's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Usual sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. 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 My Usual. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 2, 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, My Usual weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theliveapp | My Usual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-usual/id6475872671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) | [My Usual, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725313015) |

## 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)


### My Usual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-usual/id6475872671)

Organize and share your favorite restaurant orders. Discover trending dishes, connect with friends over meals, and showcase your culinary experiences with customizable food photos. Turn dining into a social journey.

**Highlights:** Personalized order organization, Discover trending orders, Social sharing of culinary experiences, Customizable food photos, Follow friends and influencers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Usual (Annual Subscription) | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Is My Usual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theliveapp or My Usual?

theliveapp and My Usual are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 206 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do theliveapp or My Usual have ads?

Neither theliveapp nor My Usual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, theliveapp or My Usual?

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, and My Usual weekly. Most recently, theliveapp was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Usual on September 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.*