RUMR vs NeverBeLonely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RUMR
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RUMR is where you actually connect with people, not just scroll past them. FOR YOU Full-screen videos and photos from people you follow, and creators worth finding. FRIENDS Stories and posts from the people closest to you, in one place. CHAT Real-time messaging with end-to-end encryption, photo and video sharing, voice notes, and a Requests inbox so strangers never land in your main list. PRIVATE BY CHOICE Make your account private and approve every follower. Block and report anyone, any time. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR WAY Your photo, your bio, your posts — and a grid that looks the way you want it to. No passwords. Sign in with your phone number or with Google, and you are in.
NeverBeLonely
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.
- Real-world friend matching
- Organized group meetups
- Availability-based matching
- Location-based connections
- Safe public meeting spots
- Low-pressure social events
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Tired of endless scrolling and small talk that goes nowhere? NeverBeLonely helps you meet real people, in the real world. We match you with others who are also open to making new friends, based on your availability, location, and preferences. Then we organize safe, low-pressure group meetups in familiar public spots - no swiping, no awkward DMs. Whether you’re new in town, traveling, or just looking to expand your circle, NeverBeLonely makes friendship easy, natural, and real. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RUMR at none against NeverBeLonely's 11. RUMR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). NeverBeLonely's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price 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. NeverBeLonely sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. RUMR asks for nothing beyond the download.
RUMR ships an update every 9 days, NeverBeLonely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUMR | NeverBeLonely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Enovate Consulting, Inc | Apptastic OU |
In-app purchases
RUMR
No in-app purchases
NeverBeLonely
- Weekly$5.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly$12.997 Days
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- Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
- Monthly$14.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Monthly$29.991 Month
- Annualy$39.991 Year
- Annualy3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annualy3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- One-Time Meeting$5.99
