Lax vs Ruby Friends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lax
Connect with others through various chat channels or create private direct messages. This app offers features like notifications and real-time online user status.
- Browse community channels
- Send direct messages
- Create direct message channels
- Supports notifications
- Online user tracking
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Browse channels, or sign in to send messages and create Direct Message channels. Supports notifications, online user tracking, and more.
Ruby Friends
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Meet someone new. Start a real conversation. Reconnect later. Because the best part of a conference is who you meet. • Break the ice without the awkwardness. • Turn the hallway track into real conversations. • Reconnect and make life-long Ruby friends. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your profile - Add a photo, what you’re passionate about, and optional contact links. 2. Scan and chat - Share your profile and start a meaningful conversation. 3. Stay in touch - After the conference, browse your connections and reconnect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lax at 16.0 against Ruby Friends's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lax | Ruby Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Tormey | Joseph Masilotti |
In-app purchases
Lax
No in-app purchases
Ruby Friends
No in-app purchases
