Comparison

附近约缘 vs Placely

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

附近约缘

Features
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附近约缘是一款专注于“恋爱关系学习”的社区应用。通过系统课程、兴趣圈子与测验练习,帮助你科学提升沟通表达、约会策略与情绪管理能力。你可以在课程中循序渐进学习,在圈子里交流心得,在测验中查漏补缺,并通过进度追踪见证每一步成长。 系统课程:亲密沟通入门、高分约会攻略、情绪稳定训练 学习进度:章节完成标记、课程进度百分比、累计得分 社区互动:加入兴趣圈子,发布帖子、评论、点赞收藏 内容健康:完整的举报与内容管理机制,维护积极环境 多端体验:支持 Apple Watch,随时随地轻量学习 无论你正在为沟通困扰、准备一场重要约会,还是想建立稳定的情绪与更好的关系,“附近约缘”都将成为你的成长伙伴。

About

Placely

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Tired of endless feed scrolling? Placely is your real-life radar. Find cool events nearby, meet new people, or create your own events in a few clicks. From spontaneous bar hangouts to massive parties — the whole city is now on your map! Download Placely and get back offline — all the fun is happening right next to you! Now Event! — Events here and now Bored at a venue? Create a "Now Event!" at your current location in one click. People nearby will see it on the radar and can join instantly. No long planning — the event will automatically disappear in 2 hours. Live in the moment! Placely Spin — Trust in fate Eyes wide and don't know where to go tonight? Just spin the Placely Spin — and let chance choose the perfect event for your next adventure! Check-ins: Leave your mark on the map A check-in is your personal post about a location right on the city's interactive map. Share photos and choose your vibe (from morning coffee to a loud party). But the best part is the content survival game! Every like from the community extends the life of your check-in on the map. Collect likes, earn bonus days, and make your post a true local legend! AI-Magic Forget about the agony of creation. Our proprietary smart built-in AI will generate a unique cover and write an attractive description for your event in seconds. All you have to do is tap "Publish". Interactive Map & Radar See what's happening in your city right now. Track active events and people nearby in real-time. QR-Tickets & Check-ins Organizing something bigger? Placely supports creating commercial events (Commercial) and closed parties (Party Maker). Use convenient QR-tickets for safe entry and the on-site check-in system. Gamification & Daily Drops Chat, customize your profile with stickers, and earn XP (experience)! Don't forget to check the app daily to collect unique XP drops from our "placelies". Use boosters to level up your account or push your event to the top of the map. Safety & Comfort We are building a toxic-free community. Placely features strict AI content moderation. If something goes wrong, our reporting system allows you to instantly block suspicious events, fake check-ins, or toxic users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

附近约缘4 screens
Placely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 附近约缘 at none against Placely's 8. 附近约缘 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Placely's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Placely sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 附近约缘 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

附近约缘 ships an update every 4 months, Placely monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
附近约缘 versus Placely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter附近约缘Placely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGuangxi West Technology Co., LTDBohdan Hrudetsky I

In-app purchases

None

附近约缘

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Placely

Subscriptions6
  • Ad-Free (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Party Maker (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Ad-Free (1 Year)$19.991 Year
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  • Commercial (1 Month)$19.991 Month
  • Party Maker (1 Year)$99.991 Year
  • Commercial (1 Year)$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 XP Pack$49.99
  • 500 XP Pack$199.99

Questions

Is 附近约缘 free?
附近约缘 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Placely free?
Placely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 附近约缘 or Placely have ads?
Placely shows ads; 附近约缘 does not.
Which is updated more often, 附近约缘 or Placely?
附近约缘 ships an update every 4 months, and Placely monthly. Most recently, 附近约缘 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Placely on October 31, 2026.

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