NeverBeLonely vs Metrova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Metrova
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Throughout human history, gathering around food and drinks has been a cornerstone of survival and diplomacy. Since prehistoric campfires, shared meals helped build cooperation, trust, the social structures that later evolved into communities and early democratic practices. In many ways, dining together helped shape civilisation itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metrova at none against NeverBeLonely's 11. Metrova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Metrova asks for nothing beyond the download.
NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, Metrova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NeverBeLonely | Metrova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apptastic OU | Ermek Barataliev |
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
Metrova
No in-app purchases
