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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Verified profiles for authenticity
- Discover friends nearby
- Private chat functionality
- Voice and video calls
- Connect through shared interests
- Robust privacy and safety settings
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Backpackr ships an update monthly, LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Backpackr | LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.1 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 1000543729 Ontario Ltd | Monkey Run LLC |
Customer experience
Backpackr
LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run
In-app purchases
Backpackr
- Backpackr Plus$4.991 Month
LIT Meet & Chat, by Monkey Run
- Lit Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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