# Polls for iMessage vs Poll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polls for iMessage at 84% against Poll's 5%. Polls for iMessage also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Poll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polls for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polls for iMessage holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Polls for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 5% of Poll's.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, Poll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | Poll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews)** | [2.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poll-decide-as-a-group/id1151990256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) |

## What reviewers say

### Polls for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922)

Easily create and manage group polls directly within iMessage conversations. Customize poll settings like anonymity, editing rights, and multiple voting options. Share results live and even declare a winner with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Create polls directly in iMessage, Live poll result updates, Customizable voting options (anonymous, multiple votes), Control poll editing permissions, Declare a winner with animations, Picture polls and link integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for group decisions
- 💡 Helpful for organizing events and activities
- 🚀 Efficient for getting group feedback
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with poll loading/sending
- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- 🔒 Anonymous voting not truly anonymous
- 🐛 Glitches with editing polls
- 🔒 Can't see who voted for what

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Polls failing to send due to internet connection issues
- Votes being counted multiple times

**Requested features**

- Option to disable others from adding poll options
- Option to limit number of votes per person
- Option to hide poll results until completed
- Ability to edit poll options after creation
- Support for adding images/GIFs as poll options


### Poll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poll-decide-as-a-group/id1151990256)

Easily gather group opinions and make decisions with friends. Create polls for anything from scheduling meetups to choosing a restaurant, and let everyone vote. Participants can even suggest options, making group planning simple and fun.

**Highlights:** Create multiple choice polls, Participants can add options, Allow changing votes, Send reminders, Approval voting, Simple scheduling

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited poll creation pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 One-time purchase
- 💡 Approval voting feature
- 👍 Simple and unique ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to buy unlimited polls
- 💸 Only one free poll
- 💸 Forced download for others
- 💸 Worthless unless others buy
- 💸 Misleading free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete the app
- App not showing up on home screen
- App opens text message when clicked
- No one can vote on polls
- Polls disappear after every vote

**Requested features**

- Expand support to all platforms
- Allow deleting previous polls
- Show who specifically voted
- Truly free poll app
- Free for unlimited polls with paid stickers/emojis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

Polls for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Poll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Polls for iMessage or Poll?

Polls for iMessage is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Poll averages 2.0 from 48 ratings.

### Do Polls for iMessage or Poll have ads?

Polls for iMessage shows ads; Poll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polls for iMessage or Poll?

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and Poll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on October 28, 2026 and Poll on October 26, 2026.

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