# SpotHop vs NeverBeLonely

The clearest difference is rating: SpotHop at 5.0 against NeverBeLonely's 4.4. SpotHop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). NeverBeLonely's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeverBeLonely sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SpotHop asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpotHop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeverBeLonely has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpotHop ships an update every 6 days, NeverBeLonely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpotHop | NeverBeLonely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spothop/id6630387322/reviews)** | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matheus Paranhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494183071) | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) |

## What reviewers say

### SpotHop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spothop/id6630387322)

Discover new connections with like-minded individuals. Ideal for travelers, nomads, and hobbyists seeking to find people and places.

**Highlights:** Connect with like-minded people, Discover new spots, Ideal for travelers, For nomads and hobbyists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NeverBeLonely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113)

Connect with new people in your local area for real-world meetups. This app facilitates safe, organized group gatherings based on shared availability and interests, moving beyond online interactions to foster genuine friendships.

**Highlights:** Real-world friend matching, Organized group meetups, Availability-based matching, Location-based connections, Safe public meeting spots, Low-pressure social events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Annualy | $39.99 | per year |
| Annualy | $39.99 | per year |
| Annualy | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Time Meeting | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpotHop free?

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

### Is NeverBeLonely free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpotHop or NeverBeLonely?

SpotHop is rated higher. SpotHop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do SpotHop or NeverBeLonely have ads?

NeverBeLonely shows ads; SpotHop does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpotHop or NeverBeLonely?

SpotHop ships an update every 6 days, and NeverBeLonely every 4 days. Most recently, SpotHop was updated on October 3, 2026 and NeverBeLonely on October 4, 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.*