# GayRoyal vs Mu Lambda

The clearest difference is rating: Mu Lambda at 4.0 against GayRoyal's 3.4. Mu Lambda also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). GayRoyal's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GayRoyal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Mu Lambda asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mu Lambda holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GayRoyal has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GayRoyal ships an update every 3 months, Mu Lambda every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GayRoyal | Mu Lambda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayroyal-dating-and-chat/id901795746/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mu-lambda/id1488809648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [42pixels](https://appshunter.io/developer/399663014) | [Ricardo Cumberbatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455104172) |

## What reviewers say

### GayRoyal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayroyal-dating-and-chat/id901795746)

Connect with gay men in your local area for dating, chat, and more. Discover profiles, share photos and videos, and enjoy enhanced privacy features. Premium membership unlocks additional content and advanced functionalities.

**Highlights:** Local gay dating and chat, Discover men with detailed profiles, Share photos and videos, Enhanced search and filtering, Private and secure messaging, Premium features for advanced access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GayRoyal Premium 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| GayRoyal Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| GayRoyal Premium 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| GayRoyal Premium 3 months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| GayRoyal Premium 6 months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| GayRoyal Premium 3 Months | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| GayRoyal Premium 6 Months | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| GayRoyal Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |


### Mu Lambda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mu-lambda/id1488809648)

Connect with fellow chapter members, stay updated on events, and access chapter resources. This app facilitates communication, event participation, and access to important chapter documents and directories.

**Highlights:** Event notifications, Chapter member chat, View chapter documents, Access chapter directory, Read monthly magazine, Pay chapter dues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GayRoyal free?

GayRoyal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mu Lambda free?

Mu Lambda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GayRoyal or Mu Lambda?

Mu Lambda is rated higher. GayRoyal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Mu Lambda averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GayRoyal or Mu Lambda have ads?

Neither GayRoyal nor Mu Lambda shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GayRoyal or Mu Lambda?

GayRoyal ships an update every 3 months, and Mu Lambda every 5 days. Most recently, GayRoyal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mu Lambda on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*