# Lymelyte vs NeverBeLonely

Lymelyte and NeverBeLonely both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Lymelyte's written reviews are positive against 22% of NeverBeLonely's. Lymelyte also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). NeverBeLonely's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. Lymelyte asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lymelyte against 4.4 for NeverBeLonely. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeverBeLonely has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Lymelyte's written reviews are positive against 22% of NeverBeLonely's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lymelyte | NeverBeLonely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lymelyte/id6670234758/reviews)** | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765451373) | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) |

## What reviewers say

### Lymelyte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lymelyte/id6670234758)

This social network focuses on sharing real-life moments with close friends. Post photos, videos, music, check-ins, and thoughts that disappear after 24 hours, fostering authentic connections without algorithmic pressure or influencer content.

**Highlights:** Ephemeral posts (24-hour lifespan), Share photos and videos, Music sharing, Location check-ins, Activity and thought posts, Private Moments messaging

**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 Lymelyte free?

Lymelyte 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, Lymelyte or NeverBeLonely?

Lymelyte is rated higher. Lymelyte averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do Lymelyte or NeverBeLonely have ads?

NeverBeLonely shows ads; Lymelyte does not.

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

Lymelyte ships an update every 4 days, and NeverBeLonely every 4 days. Most recently, Lymelyte was updated on September 16, 2026 and NeverBeLonely on August 12, 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.*