# Timeleft vs Boston While Black

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timeleft at 8.9K against Boston While Black's 11. Timeleft also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked). Boston While Black's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeleft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Boston While Black sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timeleft against 4.7 for Boston While Black. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeleft has 8.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeleft | Boston While Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeleft-make-new-friends-irl/id6466442949/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Timeleft SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540772362) | [BOSTON WHILE BLACK INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827307724) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeleft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeleft-make-new-friends-irl/id6466442949)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app connects you with like-minded individuals for in-person meetups like dinners, coffee, or runs. It focuses on personality-based matching and curated experiences to foster genuine friendships without endless swiping.

**Highlights:** Personality-based matching, Curated in-person meetups, Group dinners and drinks, Casual coffee and runs, Women-only events, In-app icebreakers, Repeat event booking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeleft X | $19.99 | per month |
| Timeleft X | $46.99 | per 3 months |
| Timeleft X | $62.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to meet new people
- 🚀 Unique and innovative concept
- 💡 Excellent for expanding social circles
- 🤝 Facilitates genuine connections
- 🌟 Memorable experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and dinner costs
- 🕰️ Inconvenient dinner/bar locations
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and payment process
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent group dynamics
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches and crashes during registration
- Incorrect or missing dinner location information
- Issues with splitting the bill at restaurants
- Lack of notification for reservation changes or cancellations

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect with dinner group members after the event
- Option to filter or select dinner group members by age, gender, or interests
- Improved communication and support from the app team
- More flexible dinner scheduling options
- Better vetting process for dinner participants


### Boston While Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553)

A members-only digital hub for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Boston. Connect with others, discover curated events, and access exclusive perks to build community and belonging.

**Highlights:** Private digital community, Curated in-person and virtual events, Exclusive perks and discounts, Member-led clubs, Events calendar, Direct member messaging, Original content for city navigation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeleft free?

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

### Is Boston While Black free?

Boston While Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timeleft or Boston While Black?

Boston While Black is rated higher. Timeleft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Boston While Black averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Timeleft or Boston While Black have ads?

Neither Timeleft nor Boston While Black shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeleft or Boston While Black?

Timeleft ships an update weekly, and Boston While Black weekly. Most recently, Timeleft was updated on October 28, 2026 and Boston While Black on October 25, 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.*