# NBRLY vs MotiveNYC

The clearest difference is ads: MotiveNYC at none against NBRLY's shown. MotiveNYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NBRLY's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MotiveNYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBRLY has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBRLY | MotiveNYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbrly/id6737793831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivenyc/id6775016615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nbrly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777959277) | [MICHAEL GEORGE PARIZHSKY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775016617) |

## What reviewers say

### NBRLY

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

Connect with people nearby for spontaneous real-life meetups and friendships. Discover locals with shared interests for activities like grabbing coffee, exploring the city, or joining a run. Focuses on immediate connections and building a local social circle.

**Highlights:** Meet people nearby, Make real-life friends, Find local activities, Connect for spontaneous meetups, Friendship-focused social networking, Discover people with shared interests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MotiveNYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivenyc/id6775016615)

This app helps friends coordinate their nightlife plans. See where your friends are going in real-time, rank venues, and discover popular spots within your trusted network. It focuses on private, friend-only social discovery.

**Highlights:** See friends' real-time locations, Rank bars, clubs, and lounges, Nudge friends to join you, Build a private nightlife taste list, Discover network activity on a heatmap, Invite-only and friends-only network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBRLY free?

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

### Is MotiveNYC free?

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

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

MotiveNYC is rated higher. NBRLY averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MotiveNYC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NBRLY or MotiveNYC have ads?

NBRLY shows ads; MotiveNYC does not.

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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.*