# MEEFF vs Helpix

The clearest difference is rating: Helpix at 5.0 against MEEFF's 4.4. Helpix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). MEEFF's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MEEFF sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Helpix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Helpix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEEFF has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEEFF | Helpix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeff-make-global-friends/id1064381508/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 252 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) | [Minimalistech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373858547) |

## What reviewers say

### MEEFF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeff-make-global-friends/id1064381508)

Connect with people worldwide to make friends, learn languages, or find companionship. This app offers free matching, chatting, and video calls, with options for verified profiles and custom search filters. It prioritizes user safety through constant monitoring and reporting.

**Highlights:** Global friend matching, Language exchange, Free text and video chat, Profile photo verification, Customizable friend search filters, 365-day monitoring for safety, Real-time translation

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership 1month Free | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1month Free | $16.99 | per month |
| VIP 1month (7day free trial)) | $16.99 | per month |
| 20 ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 ruby | $3.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 63 ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| 88 ruby | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 ruby | $19.99 | one-time |
| 540rubies | $38.99 | one-time |
| 1100 rubies | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app overall
- 🤝 Able to make friends and connections
- 💕 Met life-long friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Many fake/scam accounts
- 🙅‍♀️ Perverts and inappropriate users
- 🔒 Accounts being banned without reason
- 📵 Inability to log in or access account

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes and server errors
- Chat history disappearing
- Issues with notifications and messaging

**Requested features**

- Improved user verification system
- Better moderation to remove scammers
- Age restrictions or filters
- Ability to delete account


### Helpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146)

Connect with nearby volunteers for assistance or offer your help to those in need. The app facilitates communication through chat to coordinate support.

**Highlights:** Request help from volunteers, Offer assistance to others, See nearby users needing help, Chat with helpers/helped, Location-based assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEEFF free?

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

### Is Helpix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MEEFF or Helpix?

Helpix is rated higher. MEEFF averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Helpix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MEEFF or Helpix have ads?

MEEFF shows ads; Helpix does not.

### Which is updated more often, MEEFF or Helpix?

MEEFF ships an update weekly, and Helpix weekly. Most recently, MEEFF was updated on October 30, 2026 and Helpix on October 29, 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.*