# NeverBeLonely vs NBRLY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NBRLY at 83% against NeverBeLonely's 22%. NBRLY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). NeverBeLonely's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NBRLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

NBRLY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of NeverBeLonely's written reviews are positive against 83% of NBRLY's.

NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, NBRLY every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeverBeLonely | NBRLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbrly/id6737793831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) | [nbrly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777959277) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### NBRLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbrly/id6737793831)

Connect with people nearby in real-time for spontaneous hangouts. Discover individuals with shared interests who are available to meet within the hour. Focuses on platonic friendships and immediate, casual meetups at public places.

**Highlights:** Real-time meetups, Mutual hobby filters, Instant visibility of active users, Platonic community focus, Activity creation for meetups, Safe public meeting suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeverBeLonely free?

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

### Is NBRLY free?

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

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

NBRLY is rated higher. NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while NBRLY averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do NeverBeLonely or NBRLY have ads?

Both NeverBeLonely and NBRLY show ads.

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

NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, and NBRLY every 6 days. Most recently, NeverBeLonely was updated on October 20, 2026 and NBRLY on October 9, 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.*