# Polls for iMessage vs CycleNation

The clearest difference is ads: CycleNation at none against Polls for iMessage's shown. CycleNation also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Polls for iMessage's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 106) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Polls for iMessage against 4.8 for CycleNation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, CycleNation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | CycleNation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews)** | [4.8 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclenation/id1155979191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [American Heart Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/441987817) |

## 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


### CycleNation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclenation/id1155979191)

Track your physical activity and fundraising progress on the go. Update your fundraising page and communicate with supporters directly from your mobile device. This tool is designed for registered participants of the CycleNation event.

**Highlights:** Track physical activity, Monitor fundraising progress, Update fundraising webpage, Send texts and emails, View activity progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

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

### Is CycleNation free?

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

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

Polls for iMessage is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CycleNation averages 4.8 from 106 ratings.

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

Polls for iMessage shows ads; CycleNation does not.

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

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and CycleNation every 2 months. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on October 25, 2026 and CycleNation on October 24, 2026.

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