# Hey Mom vs After Incarceration

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Mom at none against After Incarceration's 2. Hey Mom also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. After Incarceration sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Hey Mom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hey Mom against 5.0 for After Incarceration. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

Hey Mom ships an update every 9 days, After Incarceration every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hey Mom | After Incarceration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-mom/id1087077833/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-incarceration/id6769445937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Line Break, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/988148472) | [Movement Strategy Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896658918) |

## What reviewers say

### Hey Mom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-mom/id1087077833)

This app helps you remember to call your mother. Set reminders and track your call frequency and duration. A "heart meter" visually represents your connection, encouraging regular communication.

**Highlights:** Call reminders, Direct calling, Call tracking, Heart meter for connection, Set call goals

**In-app purchases:** none


### After Incarceration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-incarceration/id6769445937)

This app provides a supportive community for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. It offers peer support, a resource library, and affinity groups to help users navigate transitions and connect with others who have similar experiences.

**Highlights:** Peer support guide, Resource library, Affinity groups, Community connection, Legal rights information, Employment resources

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Kitty | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| The Kitty — Annual | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hey Mom free?

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

### Is After Incarceration free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hey Mom or After Incarceration?

After Incarceration is rated higher. Hey Mom averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while After Incarceration averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hey Mom or After Incarceration have ads?

Neither Hey Mom nor After Incarceration shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hey Mom or After Incarceration?

Hey Mom ships an update every 9 days, and After Incarceration every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hey Mom was updated on November 2, 2026 and After Incarceration on October 31, 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.*