Comparison

Backpackr vs LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run

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

Head to head
About

Backpackr

Connect with fellow travelers worldwide to discover new destinations and plan adventures. Find companions for your next trip, share experiences, and organize meet-ups.

Highlights
  • Discover travel buddies
  • Connect with global travelers
  • Find people going to the same destination
  • Organize meet-ups
  • Share photos with friends
  • See what's happening nearby
Features
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Discover travel buddies and connect with other like-minded travellers across the globe. Travel the world while meeting backpackers who want to see and do the same things as you do. Find others travelling to the same destination, collect virtual stamps and share photos with friends as you go! In the Common Room, anything goes. Ask travellers what the best sites to see are, the best bar to drink in, or even organise meet-ups. The 'nearby' tab allows you to see what's going on around you whereas the 'worldwide' tab is a more universal way of finding out information from around the world. Enter a date and city and Backpackr will show you all the travellers going there at the same time. The results will show you their interests and if they match yours you can plan to meet or travel together. This feature can be a handy aid in helping to eliminate the fear of travelling alone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://backpackr.org/privacy-policy

About

LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run

Connect with real people nearby through verified profiles and shared interests. This social app prioritizes safety and privacy, offering private chat and voice/video calls to foster genuine friendships in a trusted community.

Highlights
  • Verified profiles for authenticity
  • Discover friends nearby
  • Private chat functionality
  • Voice and video calls
  • Connect through shared interests
  • Robust privacy and safety settings
Features
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Lit is a social app built around authentic friendships, verified identities, and meaningful connections. Meet real, verified people nearby, discover shared interests, and build genuine friendships in a trusted community designed with safety and privacy in mind. Whether you’re new in town, looking to expand your social circle, or hoping to connect with like-minded people, Lit helps you discover new friendships and meaningful conversations. FEATURES • Verified Profiles Connect with real people through profile verification tools designed to support trust and authenticity. • Discover Friends Nearby Find people in your area who share your interests and are open to making new connections. • Private Chat Start conversations and get to know new people in a private environment. • Voice and Video Calls Take your friendships beyond messaging with voice and video communication. • Shared Interests Connect through hobbies, music, languages, lifestyle, sports, travel, and more. • Privacy and Safety First Privacy controls and safety features help you stay in control of your experience. WHY LIT? Making new friends should feel safe, natural, and authentic. Lit is built for people who value genuine friendships, verified identities, and meaningful conversations. By focusing on real people and trusted connections, Lit creates a welcoming community where friendships can grow naturally. LIT PREMIUM Lit is free to download and includes access to its core features. To unlock additional features and get more from your experience, you can purchase an optional Lit Premium subscription. Subscription options, prices, and included Premium features are clearly displayed in the app before purchase. Prices may vary by country and may change from time to time. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. Join a community where authenticity comes first. Download Lit and start making new friends today. Privacy Policy: https://joinlit.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://joinlit.app/terms

Screenshots

Backpackr4 screens
LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backpackr at 5.0 against LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run's 4.1. Backpackr also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1K vs 5). 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. Backpackr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backpackr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpackr ships an update monthly, LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Backpackr versus LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpackrLIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews—61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB92 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer1000543729 Ontario LtdMonkey Run LLC

Customer experience

Backpackr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run

All ratings985 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative36.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backpackr

Subscriptions1
  • Backpackr Plus$4.991 Month
1 purchases

LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run

Subscriptions1
  • Lit Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Backpackr free?
Backpackr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run free?
LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backpackr or LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run?
Backpackr is rated higher. Backpackr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run averages 4.1 from 1K ratings.
Do Backpackr or LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run have ads?
Neither Backpackr nor LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backpackr or LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run?
Backpackr ships an update monthly, and LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run every 5 days. Most recently, Backpackr was updated on October 31, 2026 and LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run on October 31, 2026.

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