RedLite GreenLite vs Instant Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RedLite GreenLite
Easily share your availability with friends using a simple traffic light system. See at a glance when your contacts are free, busy, or prefer not to be disturbed. Automatically reset your status or sync with your calendar for seamless updates.
- One-tap status setting
- View friends' availability
- Auto-status reset
- Calendar sync for status updates
- Status change notifications
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RedLite GreenLite lets you share your availability with friends using a simple traffic light system. Set your status to Available (green), Busy (yellow), or Do Not Disturb (red) — and see your friends' status at a glance. • Set your status with one tap • See when friends are available, busy, or in do-not-disturb mode • Auto-reset your status after a set time • Sync with your calendar to automatically update your status • Get notified when a friend's status changes
Instant Status
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Instant Status is the simplest way to share what you're up to with the people who matter. No feeds. No chats. No noise. One tap tells your friends if you're free, focused, or asleep, and the same for them. REAL-TIME STATUSES Set your status in one tap: busy, available, sleeping, in a meeting, or anything in between. Friends see the update instantly. Statuses can auto-expire so you never forget to clear them. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your friends without opening the app. Beautiful widgets show the people you care about right on your home screen, refreshing in the background. INVITE-ONLY FRIENDS Friends-only by design. No public discovery, no strangers, no random adds. You connect by sharing an invite link, and you can disconnect anytime. PRIVACY-FIRST No direct messaging. No photo or video uploads. No public profiles. Instant Status shares only your current status, with the friends you choose. FREE TO USE Instant Status is free to download and use. Set your status, connect with friends, see what they're up to, and use the home screen widget. No subscription required. INSTANT STATUS PRO Pro unlocks unlimited custom statuses with your own labels and colors, premium aesthetic widget themes, and a higher friend capacity. Try Pro free for 7 days on the yearly plan. PROFILE & CONTROL Manage your friends, mute notifications, customize your widget, and disconnect from anyone in seconds. You stay in control of your visibility. Instant Status is the friend app that respects your time and your privacy. Pricing options: - Monthly subscription: $2.99/month - Yearly subscription: $19.99/year (includes a 7-day free trial) - Lifetime access: $49.99 (one-time purchase, no recurring charges) These prices are for the United States; pricing in other countries may vary. The monthly and yearly subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple ID account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings. Your Apple ID is charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you start your free trial on the yearly plan and subscribe to a different plan before the trial ends, the remaining trial period is forfeited as soon as the new purchase is confirmed. The lifetime purchase is a one-time charge and does not auto-renew. Terms of Service: https://instantstatus.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://instantstatus.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RedLite GreenLite at none against Instant Status's 3. RedLite GreenLite also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Instant Status sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RedLite GreenLite asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RedLite GreenLite | Instant Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Spilker | Arda Kabadayi |
In-app purchases
RedLite GreenLite
No in-app purchases
Instant Status
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99









