Ramble vs OurShelves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Ramble sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. OurShelves asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Ramble | OurShelves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChatBCC, Inc. | Harjyot Badh |
Customer experience
Ramble
OurShelves
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
Ramble
- Supporter$7.991 Month
- Melodrewther$14.991 Month
- Besties$99.001 Month
- 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
OurShelves
No in-app purchases









