# Hello vs BerBeard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BerBeard at 100% against Hello's 38%. BerBeard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hello's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. BerBeard asks for nothing beyond the download.

BerBeard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Hello's written reviews are positive against 100% of BerBeard's.

Hello ships an update every 5 weeks, BerBeard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello | BerBeard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-talk-chat-and-meet/id1079611662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berbeard/id6768469759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hello Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185835018) | [Granit Qeraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896576051) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-talk-chat-and-meet/id1079611662)

Connect with new people through short, timed calls to spark friendships and conversations. Once a connection is made, enjoy unlimited chat and voice/video calls. Discover new friends, language partners, or simply engage in genuine conversations.

**Highlights:** Two-minute introductory calls, Unlimited chat and call time after connection, Private text, GIF, emoji, and voice messaging, Seamless voice and video calls, Discover people globally or nearby, No swiping or complex algorithms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Premium | $9.49 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hello Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Hello Unlimited 6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Hello Unlimited 1 Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Simple and clean UI
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Long waiting times to connect
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Paid premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Microphone not working
- Calls dropping unexpectedly
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More language support
- Ability to filter by location/language
- Longer call duration
- Camera support


### BerBeard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berbeard/id6768469759)

Easily book appointments at local barbershops. Find services, prices, and available times, then reserve your spot in seconds. Barbershops can manage bookings, staff, and schedules efficiently.

**Highlights:** Find local barbershops, View services and prices, Check available schedules, Book appointments online, Manage bookings and staff, Receive appointment notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello free?

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

### Is BerBeard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hello or BerBeard?

BerBeard is rated higher. Hello averages 3.8 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while BerBeard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hello or BerBeard have ads?

Neither Hello nor BerBeard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello or BerBeard?

Hello ships an update every 5 weeks, and BerBeard every 5 days. Most recently, Hello was updated on November 1, 2026 and BerBeard on October 24, 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.*