# Polls for iMessage vs TinyPoll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polls for iMessage at 85% against TinyPoll's 28%. Polls for iMessage also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TinyPoll'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. TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Polls for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polls for iMessage holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Polls for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 28% of TinyPoll's.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, TinyPoll every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | TinyPoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews)** | [2.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [Josh Pyles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073806345) |

## 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


### TinyPoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012)

Easily create and participate in polls directly within iMessage conversations. Settle debates, make group decisions, or gather quick feedback from friends without leaving the chat. Enjoy live vote tracking and the flexibility to change your mind.

**Highlights:** Easy poll creation, Vote within iMessage, Change votes anytime, Live vote tracking, Unlimited votes (free tier), Unlimited polls (paid tier)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy polling
- 👍 Helpful for group decision-making
- 💡 Integrates well with iMessage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- ⏱️ Limited to one poll per 24 hours
- 💰 Paid subscription for more features
- 🗑️ Difficult to uninstall

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes iMessage app
- Polls disappear after sending

**Requested features**

- Allow non-app users to vote
- Increase free poll limit
- Provide multiple choice options
- Add web-based voting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

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

### Is TinyPoll free?

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

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

Polls for iMessage is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TinyPoll averages 2.5 from 152 ratings.

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

Polls for iMessage shows ads; TinyPoll does not.

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

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and TinyPoll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on October 2, 2026 and TinyPoll on October 2, 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.*