# Plato vs Hypelist

The clearest difference is ads: Plato at none against Hypelist's shown. Plato also leads on ratings volume (288K vs 444) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). Hypelist's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 41%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plato sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Hypelist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plato against 4.7 for Hypelist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plato has 288K ratings behind it against 444, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Plato's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hypelist's.

Plato ships an update every 8 days, Hypelist weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plato | Hypelist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (288K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plato-fun-multiplayer-games/id1054747306/reviews)** | [4.7 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **288K** | 444 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plato Team Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054747305) | [Hypelist, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636503068) |

## What reviewers say

### Plato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plato-fun-multiplayer-games/id1054747306)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Social Networking, #100 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Engage in over 50 multiplayer games seamlessly integrated with chat features. Connect with friends and new people through group chats, voice chat, and competitive play. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with personalized profiles and game settings.

**Highlights:** Over 50 multiplayer games, Integrated chat and voice chat, Ad-free gaming experience, Personalized profiles and themes, Competitive ranked games and tournaments, Privacy-focused data collection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Pips | $0.99 | one-time |
| October 2026 Flash Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Welcome to Plato Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pips | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 12,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Pips | $49.99 | one-time |
| 85,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game selection
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 💰 Free to play with no ads
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🌐 Connects players globally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Long wait times to join games
- 🚫 Lack of moderation leads to toxic behavior
- 🔍 Difficulty finding games with preferred language
- 🔒 Inability to leave certain games or chat rooms

**Reported bugs**

- Games disappearing from queue
- Inaccurate scoring and game mechanics
- Persistent connection issues and server problems
- Profile picture restrictions and glitches
- Inability to report or remove disruptive players

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and genres
- Improve matchmaking and game lobbies
- Implement better moderation tools
- Add language filters and translation features
- Allow users to create and manage their own chat rooms


### Hypelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066)

Curate, share, and discover recommendations across various interests like movies, books, and music. Track your consumption habits with a taste diary and import new ideas by scanning notes or links. Explore community-generated lists and reviews to find your next favorite.

**Highlights:** Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more, Track TV shows episode by episode, Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily, Scan notes and links to create lists instantly, Discover recommendations through community lists and reviews, Create ranked and Top 10 lists, Customize profile with backgrounds and styles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium  Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 7-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 30-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 14-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive design and interface
- 📋 Easy to create and organize lists with customization
- 👥 Social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 🗺️ Map integration for location-based recommendations
- 📸 Photo and media attachment capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall for basic features (private lists, 50-item limit)
- 🐢 Laggy and slow performance with large lists
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches when adding/editing items
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory contact/location permissions
- ❌ Limited free tier functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Age verification continue button unresponsive
- App freezes during initial setup
- Cannot add items to lists - finicky save functionality
- Items not saving properly, requiring multiple attempts
- Save/delete buttons not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Video upload capability
- Genre/category filters for easier searching
- Messaging or commenting between users
- iPad app optimization and support
- Export to editable PDF format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plato free?

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

### Is Hypelist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plato or Hypelist?

Plato is rated higher. Plato averages 4.7 out of 5 from 288K ratings, while Hypelist averages 4.7 from 444 ratings.

### Do Plato or Hypelist have ads?

Hypelist shows ads; Plato does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plato or Hypelist?

Plato ships an update every 8 days, and Hypelist weekly. Most recently, Plato was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hypelist on October 21, 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.*