Comparison

pliqd vs Ruums

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

Head to head
About

pliqd

Features
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Pliqd is the university-exclusive social platform built for college students. Verify with your .edu email and join your campus community. CONNECT Find and connect with students at your university. Search by name, email, major, or interests. Build your campus network. CAMPUS NAVIGATION Interactive campus map with 300+ locations. AR camera navigation guides you to any building. Search by name, filter by type. Works at every university automatically. SPARK (DATING) Swipe, match, and meet students on your campus. Premium members get unlimited likes, super likes, rewinds, and the ability to see who liked them. MESSAGES Real-time chat with text, photos, videos, and voice notes. WhatsApp-style messaging designed for students. AI STUDY BOTS Create and share AI-powered study assistants. Upload course materials and get instant answers. The smartest way to study. GROUPS Join or create campus groups for clubs, classes, and interests. Stay connected with your communities. EVENTS Discover campus events, parties, and activities. Never miss what's happening at your school. HOUSING Find roommates, sublets, and off-campus housing posted by fellow students. JOBS Browse part-time jobs, internships, and opportunities near campus. PRIVACY & SAFETY - University email verification required - Block and report users - Content moderation - Your data stays private pliqd is owned and operated by Autogon Inc, a Delaware company.

About

Ruums

Connect and interact with friends in a vibrant social space. Share media, rate content, play mini-games, and watch videos together in real-time. Discover trending content and express your opinions within a dynamic community.

Highlights
  • Real-time group messaging
  • Content rating and feedback
  • Instant in-app mini-games
  • Shared photo and video viewing
  • Community interaction and trends
Features
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Welcome to Ruums — the ultimate space to hang out, share, rate, and play with friends. Whether you're looking to host vibrant group chats, test your skills with casual mini-games, or discover what’s trending, Ruums brings all your favorite interactive experiences together under one roof. Key Features: Rate It: Swipe, vote, and give your feedback on photos, outfits, clips, and top picks. See real-time ratings and discover community favorites instantly. Enter The Chat: Jump into smooth, real-time messaging. Share media, drop reactions, and stay connected with your circle effortlessly. Play & Compete: Choose from a growing collection of instant in-app games. Challenge your friends to quick matches and climb the leaderboards. Watch & Share: Access photos, movies, and video clips together. Explore dedicated entertainment hubs tailored for seamless viewing. Join the community, express your take, and start exploring Ruums today!

Screenshots

pliqd4 screens
Ruums4 screens

Verdict

The call

pliqd and Ruums are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. pliqd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ruums sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
pliqd versus Ruums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpliqdRuums
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB89 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEbuka ObiSpencer Dean

In-app purchases

3 purchases

pliqd

Subscriptions3
  • Spark Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Spark Premium 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • Spark Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
5 purchases

Ruums

One-time5
  • Pocket Change$1.99
  • Hall Pass$2.99
  • Allowance$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Lunch Money$9.99
  • Big Baller$19.99

Questions

Is pliqd free?
pliqd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruums free?
Ruums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pliqd or Ruums have ads?
Neither pliqd nor Ruums shows ads.

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