Comparison

Ramble vs OurShelves

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ramble

Engage in real-time discussions with creators, athletes, and celebrities. Participate in live events, AMAs, and games within topic-specific communities. This platform reinvents group chats for large communities, fostering genuine interaction and shared interests.

Highlights
  • Real-time group chats with creators
  • Live video recaps and AMAs
  • Interactive prediction and trivia games
  • Open channels for member discussions
  • Follow favorite group chats
  • Start your own community chats
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Your favorite athletes, reality TV stars, podcasters, politicos and creators are in the group chat. They’re breaking down the episodes in real-time, calling the game as it happens, debating the latest news, and more. And you’re there too, with a huge community of members who love the show, team, or topic as much as you do. That’s Ramble: group chats reinvented for communities of any size. Every chat is hosted by people who actually know what's going on. And you're not just watching. React and comment on their messages, chat 24/7 with other members in open channels and discussion boards, and jump into weekly live spaces, AMAs, prediction and trivia games, polls, and more. You get insider access to elite group chats AND a passionate community that keeps the conversation going 24/7. No algorithm. No toxic trolls. No strangers yelling into the void. Just interesting people talking about the things you love, the way the internet used to feel. HOW IT WORKS: - Hosts hold the mic: Only the hosts can post in the main chat, giving you insider access to elite group chats. They can also go live on video to recap the episode, game, and anything else. - Members drive the conversation: Leave comments and reactions on hosts’ messages, chat with other members in open chat channels and boards, join live spaces, live chat events, weekly trivia and prediction games, and more. - You dive in: Find and follow your favorite group chats, or start your own! EPIC GROUP CHATS FOR LITERALLY ANYTHING: - Sports – live analysis during and after games - Reality TV – past stars break down the season in real-time - Podcasts – behind-the-scenes chatter and AMAs - Tech – startups, founders, probably some VCs - Comedy – who needs a good roast? - Politics – mostly civil debates - Health & Fitness – gains, goals, and inspiration - Real Estate – tips for buying, selling, and investing - Movies & Pop Culture – the hottest takes in Hollywood - Stocks, Crypto & Finance – money talk made fun - Science – because curiosity is cool - College Life – campus tea will be spilled - Parenting – hacks, laughs, and sanity savers - Local Stuff – happenings in your backyard …and anything else you’re into. FOR CREATORS AND PARTNERS: We’re here to help you build the biggest, most valuable communities on the internet. We reinvented the group chat for communities of any size, giving you and your community a home base for deep community, daily engagement, live event chats and more - with 90%+ of all ad and fan revenue shared with you. The format is easy and actually fun, your members will love it, and you’ll truly own your audience (no algorithms messing with your reach!). Think of Ramble as a next-generation podcast, but 10x easier and way more interactive. Our simple tools and features make it easy to grow, engage, and monetize your audience. Start a group chat, gather your community, and make the internet fun again. Terms of use: https://ramble.app/terms

About

OurShelves

This app offers a virtual shared living space where users can interact passively, similar to leaving notes or arranging items in a physical home. Create or join rooms with customizable shelves and interactive objects to share moods, music, and personal items with friends and communities.

Highlights
  • Virtual rooms with customizable shelves
  • Interactive objects like Mood Meters and Boomboxes
  • User profiles with avatars and 'About Me'
  • Real-time social updates and multi-user rooms
  • Admin controls and user blocking
  • Public and private room options
Features
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OurShelves is a unique social app that brings the experience of shared living spaces into the digital world. Whether you’re staying connected with friends, family, or online communities, OurShelves provides a virtual space where users can interact in meaningful, passive ways—just like leaving notes or arranging items in a shared home. Key Features: - Virtual Rooms: Create or join multiple rooms, each with customizable shelves. Rooms can be public or private, with support for descriptions, tags, and color themes. - Interactive Shelves & Items: Arrange interactive objects like Mood Meters (to share how you’re feeling), Boomboxes (to share music), and personal shelves. - User Management: Customize your profile with avatars, display names, and an “About Me” section. Rooms include admin controls and user blocking options. - Real-Time Social Interaction: Stay connected with real-time updates, multi-user rooms, and an invitation system to bring friends into your shared spaces. With OurShelves, you can create a digital space that feels like home, even when you’re apart. Start sharing today!

Screenshots

Ramble4 screens
OurShelves3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OurShelves at none against Ramble's 10. Ramble's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ramble sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. OurShelves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ramble against 5.0 for OurShelves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ramble has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ramble versus OurShelves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRambleOurShelves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChatBCC, Inc.Harjyot Badh

Customer experience

Ramble

All ratings1,386 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%

OurShelves

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ramble

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not working
  • Glitches during high traffic

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved moderation and safety features

OurShelves

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ramble

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter$7.991 Month
  • Melodrewther$14.991 Month
  • Besties$99.001 Month
One-time7
  • 100 Aura$0.99
  • 200 Aura$1.99
  • 300 Aura$2.99
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  • 500 Aura$4.99
  • 1,000 Aura$9.99
  • 2,500 Aura$24.99
  • 5,000 Aura$49.99
None

OurShelves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ramble free?
Ramble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OurShelves free?
OurShelves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ramble or OurShelves?
OurShelves is rated higher. Ramble averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while OurShelves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ramble or OurShelves have ads?
Neither Ramble nor OurShelves shows ads.

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