MeetPal vs Loft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeetPal
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Key Features: Join and host activities — sports, city walk, study sessions, nights out Get matched with students who share your vibe and meet rightaway Find people nearby who are down to meet today on the live map
Loft
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LOFT - MEET PEOPLE WHO LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE Loft helps you connect with people going to the same events. Whether you're looking for events and people to go out with, or you already know where you're going, join a pre-meet at a nearby pub/bar, coordinate in chat, then head to the show together. From intimate jazz nights to sold-out arena shows, small groups meet before concerts, gigs, and club nights across your city. HOW IT WORKS - Browse events in your city, or add your events if you already have tickets - See who else is going - Join a pre-meet group near the venue - Chat and coordinate with your group - Meet up, grab drinks, head to the event together
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Loft at none against MeetPal's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MeetPal ships an update every 3 weeks, Loft monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeetPal | Loft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MEETPAL LIMITED | LOFT MEETUPS LTD |
In-app purchases
MeetPal
No in-app purchases
Loft
No in-app purchases
