# Metricool vs MilkyWays

The clearest difference is rating: MilkyWays at 5.0 against Metricool's 2.6. Metricool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (117 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metricool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month and MilkyWays sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MilkyWays holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metricool has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, MilkyWays monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metricool | MilkyWays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milkyways/id6757197373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Metricool Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072510528) | [Aperture DE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865225572) |

## What reviewers say

### Metricool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, plan, and optimize your social media and digital advertising efforts. Schedule posts, engage with your audience from a unified inbox, and analyze performance across multiple platforms. It also allows for the management of ad campaigns.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple platforms, Unified inbox for messages and comments, Manage digital ad campaigns, Track social media analytics, Generate custom reports, Visual content calendar

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Mobile 5 | $30.00 | per month |


### MilkyWays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milkyways/id6757197373)

Create and share events, go live with followers, and sell tickets directly. Organize groups, design flyers with AI, and discover local happenings. Enhance your experience with in-app purchases and a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Event creation with map pinning, Live streaming with guest interaction, Ticket sales with tiered pricing, Private and secret group creation, AI-generated flyer design, Discover local events and users, In-app currency for gifts and tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| 500 Star Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,200 Star Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metricool free?

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

### Is MilkyWays free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metricool or MilkyWays?

MilkyWays is rated higher. Metricool averages 2.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while MilkyWays averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Metricool or MilkyWays have ads?

MilkyWays shows ads; Metricool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metricool or MilkyWays?

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, and MilkyWays monthly. Most recently, Metricool was updated on November 1, 2026 and MilkyWays 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.*