# theliveapp vs Realscroll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theliveapp at none against Realscroll's 3. theliveapp also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 6). Realscroll's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Realscroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Realscroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theliveapp has 206 ratings behind it against 6, 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, Realscroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theliveapp | Realscroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theliveapp/id6449373701/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realscroll/id6759811236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Live Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475031178) | [REALSCROLL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880814847) |

## 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)


### Realscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realscroll/id6759811236)

Experience social media without manipulative algorithms or AI-generated content. Connect with real people and see authentic moments from your friends. This platform prioritizes human connection over machine optimization.

**Highlights:** No manipulative algorithms, Removes AI-generated content, See friends' actual posts, Discover real moments, Connect with real people, Human-centric design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - 3 Months | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Membership - 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theliveapp free?

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

### Is Realscroll free?

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

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

theliveapp and Realscroll are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 206 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do theliveapp or Realscroll have ads?

Neither theliveapp nor Realscroll shows ads.

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

theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, and Realscroll every 4 days. Most recently, theliveapp was updated on October 30, 2026 and Realscroll on October 7, 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.*