# MenLink vs Captured! Our Real World

The clearest difference is monetization model: MenLink at freemium against Captured! Our Real World's subscription. MenLink also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MenLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Captured! Our Real World sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MenLink against 5.0 for Captured! Our Real World. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

MenLink ships an update every 4 days, Captured! Our Real World every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MenLink | Captured! Our Real World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menlink/id6738872728/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captured-our-real-world/id6772810657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Link Ling, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728785586) | [Hammoch Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890616793) |

## What reviewers say

### MenLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menlink/id6738872728)

A social networking platform for gay men to connect and socialize locally and globally. It provides an inclusive space for building relationships and fostering meaningful connections.

**Highlights:** Connect with gay men, Local and global connections, Safe and inclusive space, Socialize and build relationships, Fostering meaningful connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glink Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Glink Pro 6 Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Glink Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### Captured! Our Real World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captured-our-real-world/id6772810657)

This app captures and shares unedited, time-stamped, and GPS-located photos from your live camera. It focuses on documenting reality without filters or re-editing, offering a genuine record of moments and places.

**Highlights:** Live camera capture only, Time-stamped posts, GPS-located posts (U.S. only), No filters or editing, Instant uploads, Community feed and map exploration, User blocking and content flagging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MenLink free?

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

### Is Captured! Our Real World free?

Captured! Our Real World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MenLink or Captured! Our Real World?

MenLink and Captured! Our Real World are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MenLink or Captured! Our Real World have ads?

Neither MenLink nor Captured! Our Real World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MenLink or Captured! Our Real World?

MenLink ships an update every 4 days, and Captured! Our Real World every 3 days. Most recently, MenLink was updated on October 30, 2026 and Captured! Our Real World on October 16, 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.*