Comparison

re vs LDFT

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

Head to head
About

re

Share life's moments with genuine, in-the-moment reactions captured by the front camera. This app creates paired memories of events and the emotions they evoke, fostering deeper human connection.

Highlights
  • Capture genuine, in-the-moment reactions
  • Pair moments with emotional responses
  • Sync capture technology
  • Focus on human connection
  • Privacy-centric design
Features
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Connection, without the noise. re: is a social platform built to make digital interactions more direct, authentic, and meaningful. Connect with the brands, creators, and communities you care about — without an algorithm deciding what you see. Follow what matters. Join dedicated Channels from brands and creators you love. Get updates directly from the source and stay connected to the communities that matter to you. No algorithm in between. Your connections shouldn’t be filtered through an algorithm. re: gives Channel Owners a direct way to communicate with their communities, so updates can reach followers without algorithmic filtering. Discover exclusive Drops. Drops are limited-participation experiences created by brands, creators, and organizations. Reserve an available spot to share a reply, reaction, feedback, or other response directly with the Channel Owner. More control. More connection. re: is designed around meaningful communication and giving you greater control over your privacy and sharing experience. Less noise. Less chasing an algorithm. More of the people, brands, creators, and communities you actually want to hear from. Join re: and bring connection back.

About

LDFT

Features
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let's do fun things. ldft is chicago's social calendar. find what's on this week, grab tickets, and actually meet people when you show up. events. a curated lineup of chicago events every week. salsa nights, game nights, watch parties, lectures over drinks. rsvp free or grab a ticket in a couple taps. together. take a short chemistry quiz and get matched into a small group going to the same event. break the ice in a group chat before you arrive, then show up already knowing your people. circles. a circle for everyone: community chats by interest. outdoor events, game night, dancing, classes + workshops, over drinks. see what the city's talking about. points. earn points for rsvps, tickets, check-ins, and referrals. cash them in for credit toward any event. 20k+ chicagoans already use ldft to make the city feel smaller. new events drop weekly. letsdofunthings.org

Screenshots

re4 screens
LDFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: re at every 5 days against LDFT's every 4 weeks. re also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

re ships an update every 5 days, LDFT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
re versus LDFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreLDFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB62 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBMWA LLCSamir Mahafzah

In-app purchases

None

re

No in-app purchases

None

LDFT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is re free?
re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LDFT free?
LDFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do re or LDFT have ads?
Neither re nor LDFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, re or LDFT?
re ships an update every 5 days, and LDFT every 4 weeks. Most recently, re was updated on October 24, 2026 and LDFT on October 23, 2026.

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