NeverBeLonely vs PlaceNotify
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/
PlaceNotify
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PlaceNotify keeps you connected to the people who matter — without asking for phone numbers, without forcing anyone to share constantly, and without the creep factor. Just create a circle, invite people with a simple code, and choose when you want to be visible. Every member has a live sharing switch they can turn on or off at any time. When you're sharing, your circle sees your pin on the map. When you turn it off, you disappear — no questions asked. And everyone in the circle can always see at a glance who is currently sharing and who isn't. --- WHAT MAKES PLACENOTIFY DIFFERENT --- - No Phone Number Required Sign up with just an email. We never ask for your phone number, we never sell your data, and your location is only ever visible to people in your own circle — nobody else. -You Control Your Visibility, Always Every member has a real-time sharing toggle. Turn it on when you want your circle to see you. Turn it off when you don't. It's instant, it's obvious, and everyone in the circle can see your sharing status — so there's no confusion about whether someone is visible or not. -Geofence Alerts for the Places That Matter Save the places your circle cares about — home, school, the office, a favorite spot. PlaceNotify sends you a push notification the moment someone enters or leaves. No need to check the app constantly. -Circles, Not Contacts You don't need to sync your address book. Create a circle, share the invite code, and you're connected. Keep different groups separate — family, friends, teammates. -Activity Feed A clean, chronological log of every arrival and departure across your saved places. Always know what happened, even if you missed the notification. - Premium — Unlimited Sharing The free trial gives you full access to explore everything. Premium unlocks unlimited location sharing sessions for your whole circle, so no one gets cut off. --- YOUR PRIVACY, BY DESIGN --- • No phone number ever collected • Location shared only with your circle members • You can stop sharing or delete your account at any time, directly from the app • We don't store your location history • No data sold to third parties. Ever. PlaceNotify is built for people who want to stay connected on their own terms — not an app that tracks you whether you like it or not. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/placenotify/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/placenotify/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PlaceNotify at none against NeverBeLonely's shown. PlaceNotify also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). NeverBeLonely's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PlaceNotify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, PlaceNotify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NeverBeLonely | PlaceNotify |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptastic OU | ALPER SAYIN |
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
PlaceNotify
- PlaceNotify Premium$9.991 Month
- PlaceNotify Premium$59.991 Year









