# NeverBeLonely vs Skadoodle

The clearest difference is rating: Skadoodle at 5.0 against NeverBeLonely's 4.4. Skadoodle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). NeverBeLonely's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.5). 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. Skadoodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skadoodle 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, Skadoodle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeverBeLonely | Skadoodle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverbelonely/id6736967113/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skadoodle/id6771497563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptastic OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774157962) | [Edward Brayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596455764) |

## 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 |


### Skadoodle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skadoodle/id6771497563)

This app lets you draw anything without needing artistic skill. An AI then generates a caption and tags for your creation. You can keep your drawings private in a diary or share them with a global community.

**Highlights:** AI-generated captions and tags, Personal doodle diary, World gallery for sharing, Drawing tools (pen, eraser, undo/redo), No artistic skill required

**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 Skadoodle free?

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

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

Skadoodle is rated higher. NeverBeLonely averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Skadoodle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NeverBeLonely or Skadoodle have ads?

NeverBeLonely shows ads; Skadoodle does not.

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

NeverBeLonely ships an update every 4 days, and Skadoodle every 2 days. Most recently, NeverBeLonely was updated on October 4, 2026 and Skadoodle on October 8, 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.*