# #Away vs Afterly

The clearest difference is ads: #Away at none against Afterly's shown. #Away also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Afterly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Away sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Afterly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#Away holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Afterly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

#Away ships an update every 2 weeks, Afterly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Away | Afterly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away/id6742257457/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterly/id6760004546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gomeo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708590646) | [Afterly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882256085) |

## What reviewers say

### #Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away/id6742257457)

Share your status with friends by displaying custom messages on their lock screens. Stay connected without constant texting, perfect for indicating when you're busy or need space. Reduce screen time and focus on real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen messages, Automatic status updates for friends, No app opening required to view, Reduces constant texting, Promotes less screen time

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Away Premium | $7.99 | per month |


### Afterly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterly/id6760004546)

This app connects you with real people nearby for relationships, friendships, or casual connections. Browse profiles, match with mutual interests, and engage in real-time chat. Customize your profile to express your true self and control your privacy.

**Highlights:** Browse nearby profiles, Swipe for matches, Real-time chat, Customizable profiles, Privacy controls, Incognito mode, Pro features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Afterly Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Away free?

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

### Is Afterly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #Away or Afterly?

#Away is rated higher. #Away averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Afterly averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do #Away or Afterly have ads?

Afterly shows ads; #Away does not.

### Which is updated more often, #Away or Afterly?

#Away ships an update every 2 weeks, and Afterly every 4 days. Most recently, #Away was updated on October 13, 2026 and Afterly on October 21, 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.*