# Polls for iMessage vs Skedy

The clearest difference is ads: Skedy at none against Polls for iMessage's shown. Skedy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Polls for iMessage's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 5.0 for Skedy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, Skedy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | Skedy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skedy/id6447593552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [Heff Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602858481) |

## 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


### Skedy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skedy/id6447593552)

Easily find common availability for group events. Create polls, share links, and let everyone mark their free times. The app overlays schedules to highlight when multiple people are free, simplifying coordination across time zones.

**Highlights:** Create scheduling polls, Shareable links, Mark availability, Group schedule overlay, Cross-timezone support, Mobile and desktop access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Skedy free?

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

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

Skedy is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Skedy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Polls for iMessage shows ads; Skedy does not.

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

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and Skedy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on November 9, 2026 and Skedy on November 3, 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.*