Comparison

Sunsula vs Beafrnd

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

Head to head
About

Sunsula

Discover and connect with people in real life at the venues you visit. See who's around, send a wave, and start chatting instantly to make new connections.

Highlights
  • Real-time venue-based social discovery
  • Wave-to-chat system
  • One-on-one private conversations
  • Location-based matching
  • Fast profile setup
  • Designed for social and networking
Features
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Sunsula helps you meet people in real life at the places you already go. Whether you're out at a restaurant, lounge, hotel, airport, or social venue, Sunsula lets you see who’s here right now and connect instantly. HOW IT WORKS: • Enter a venue and go live • See others currently at the same location • Send a wave to someone interesting • When both users connect, start chatting instantly • Meet naturally in real life FEATURES: • Real-time venue-based social discovery • Simple wave-to-chat system • One-on-one private conversations • Location-based matching • Fast and easy profile setup • Designed for social, friendship, and networking connections PRIVACY: • Users only appear while actively checked into a venue • Profiles disappear automatically after leaving • Block and report features included Go out. Meet people. Welcome to Sunsula. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Sunsula Pro is an auto-renewing subscription available for $3.99 per month. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sunsula.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Beafrnd

This platform connects adults aged 25 and older seeking genuine friendships. It focuses on quality over quantity, with human-curated matches and verified profiles to ensure real connections. The app prioritizes companionship, explicitly excluding dating and hookups.

Highlights
  • Friendship-only platform
  • Adults 25+ target audience
  • Human-curated matches
  • Verified profiles
  • Focus on genuine companionship
  • Quality over quantity
Features
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BeAFrnd is a friendship-only platform for adults 25+ who want genuine, lasting friendships. Not dating, not hookups, not endless swiping. Making real friends as an adult is hard. Be A Frnd makes it simple. Tell us about yourself and the kind of friend you're looking for, and our team hand-picks verified people who match your vibe. Every match is a real, verified person, with quality over quantity. WHY BeAFRND • Friendship and companionship only, never dating or hookups • Human-curated matches, not an algorithm throwing profiles at you • Every contact is verified. No bots, no fake profiles • Built for professionals and adults aged 25 and above • Quality matches you actually want to meet HOW IT WORKS IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS 1. Share a few quick details about yourself 2. Tell us your friendship preferences and what you're looking for 3. Our team hand-picks verified friends who match your vibe 4. Get your verified matches and connect 5. Build real friendships that last MORE THAN MATCHING • Astrology: chat with our astrologer about love, career, money and marriage, right in the app • Tarot readings when you want a little guidance or just some fun • Social Circle: a hand-matched group of six members who actually meet • Community events, member stories and friendship guides SAFE AND INTENTIONAL Be A Frnd is explicitly a friendship platform for adults 25+. We keep intentions clear, verify every contact, and focus on genuine companionship, so you can connect with confidence. Ready to find friends who get you? Join Be A Frnd today. Questions? Reach us at support@beafrnd.com Terms of Use: https://www.beafrnd.com/policies

Screenshots

Sunsula4 screens
Beafrnd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beafrnd at none against Sunsula's 1. Sunsula's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sunsula sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Beafrnd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunsula ships an update weekly, Beafrnd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sunsula versus Beafrnd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsulaBeafrnd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperManoj MathewGarv Tambi

Customer experience

Sunsula

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

Beafrnd

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sunsula

Subscriptions1
  • Sunsula Pro$3.991 Month
None

Beafrnd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunsula free?
Sunsula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beafrnd free?
Beafrnd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sunsula or Beafrnd have ads?
Both Sunsula and Beafrnd show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunsula or Beafrnd?
Sunsula ships an update weekly, and Beafrnd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sunsula was updated on October 8, 2026 and Beafrnd on October 16, 2026.

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