# MyRL vs NeverBeLonely

The clearest difference is rating: MyRL at 5.0 against NeverBeLonely's 4.4. MyRL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). NeverBeLonely's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price 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. MyRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyRL 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyRL ships an update every 5 months, NeverBeLonely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyRL | NeverBeLonely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrl/id6670465997/reviews)** | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Allen Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766442254) | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) |

## What reviewers say

### MyRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrl/id6670465997)

Connect with people, places, and events in your neighborhood. Discover local activities, create plans, and engage with your community through personalized profiles and interactive event pages. This app facilitates real-life meetups based on shared interests.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal social discovery, Personalized profiles, Plan creation and sharing, Interest-based matching, Community events, Interactive event pages

**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 MyRL free?

MyRL 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, MyRL or NeverBeLonely?

MyRL is rated higher. MyRL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do MyRL or NeverBeLonely have ads?

NeverBeLonely shows ads; MyRL does not.

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

MyRL ships an update every 5 months, and NeverBeLonely every 4 days. Most recently, MyRL was updated on June 1, 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.*