ArroundU vs Tile.Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArroundU
Discover real-time events and people around you. Connect locally or globally by sharing stories and messages. Explore your surroundings and engage with your community.
- Discover nearby users and trending events
- Post stories and updates
- Schedule messages
- Search and follow friends globally
- Strong privacy and safety features
- Connect digital and real-world
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ArroundU – Find Friends Nearby. Chat, Add To Story, Follow & Explore. ArroundU is a social networking platform designed to help you discover what’s happening around you in real time. Built on the idea that connection should start locally, ArroundU lets you explore people, stories, and experiences nearby, while still giving you the option to connect globally. Share and Discover: - Instantly see who’s around you and what’s trending in your area. - Post stories, updates, and thoughts with nearby users or your entire network. - Schedule messages to send instantly or later—you decide when to connect. - Search and follow friends, whether they’re nearby or across the world. - Stay in control with strong privacy and safety features. ArroundU bridges the gap between digital and real-world connections by helping people engage with their surroundings. Whether you’re in New York City or anywhere in the world, ArroundU makes meeting new people, sharing experiences, and discovering local moments effortless. Made with love in New York City for the world.
Tile.Social
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Tile.Social is a social platform designed to make social media feel human again. Instead of rewarding endless scrolling and viral outrage, Tile.Social mesures meaningful interactions through a Care Counter, built from reactions, private greetings, and shared moments between people. Users have greater control over what they see, helping reduce unwanted content and social noise. By prioritizing genuine connections over algorithm-driven engagement, Tile.Social creates a more intentional and positive online experience for individuals, families, and communities enriching their personal connections. Terms of Use: https://www.tile.social/terms-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArroundU at none against Tile.Social's 2. Tile.Social's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tile.Social sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. ArroundU asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArroundU ships an update monthly, Tile.Social weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArroundU | Tile.Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ArroundU Inc. | Koda Kollectiv Inc |
In-app purchases
ArroundU
No in-app purchases
Tile.Social
- Monthly Subscription$2.001 Month
- Yearly Subscription$18.001 Year









