# Slowly vs HerHelp

The clearest difference is rating: Slowly at 4.7 against HerHelp's 3.8. Slowly also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 99). HerHelp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slowly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and HerHelp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slowly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slowly has 11K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

Slowly ships an update every 10 days, HerHelp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slowly | HerHelp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowly-make-global-friends/id1199811908/reviews)** | [3.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herhelp/id1472518558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Slowly Communications Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457942244) | [Alexis McDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472518557) |

## What reviewers say

### Slowly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowly-make-global-friends/id1199811908)

This app facilitates making friends globally through a unique letter-writing experience. It emphasizes thoughtful correspondence and cultural exchange, with letters arriving based on distance, fostering anticipation and deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Distance-based letter delivery, Collect unique regional stamps, Safe and secure communication, Unlimited free letters, Focus on thoughtful correspondence

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slowly Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| 50 SLOWLY COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 SLOWLY COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 SLOWLY COINS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 SLOWLY COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 SLOWLY COINS | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Innovative concept
- 🌍 Connect with people worldwide
- 📝 Meaningful conversations
- 📨 Authentic pen pal experience
- 🎨 Customizable avatars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited age range filter
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times for messages
- 🧑‍💻 Lack of horizontal mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and system errors
- Inconsistent real-time updates
- Crashes when replying to messages
- Incorrect sent/received message counts

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize/categorize pen pals
- Option to save draft letters
- Customizable fonts and formatting for letters
- Offline mode or message queuing
- Ability to delete sent messages


### HerHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herhelp/id1472518558)

This app offers comprehensive daily support for mental health and wellness. It aims to make seeking help accessible and affordable for everyone, guiding users through daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily encouragement, Guidance through challenges, Mental health support, Wellness tracking, Affordable access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HerHelp Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| HerHelp Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👭 Supportive and kind community of women
- 💬 Helpful advice from other users
- 🔒 Safe space for vulnerable discussions
- 😷 Anonymous posting option available
- 📚 Diverse content including recipes and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription ($10/month)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Non-functional block and report features
- 👨 Men and predators accessing the app
- 📧 Email verification not sending

**Reported bugs**

- Email verification not being sent during signup
- App crashes during email verification process
- Login credentials not working after signup
- Comment button grayed out and non-functional
- Block feature not actually blocking users

**Requested features**

- Like button for comments and replies
- Ability to reply anonymously to comments on anonymous posts
- Tag people in responses
- Bookmark or save posts feature
- View post history on user profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slowly free?

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

### Is HerHelp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slowly or HerHelp?

Slowly is rated higher. Slowly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while HerHelp averages 3.8 from 99 ratings.

### Do Slowly or HerHelp have ads?

Slowly shows ads; HerHelp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slowly or HerHelp?

Slowly ships an update every 10 days, and HerHelp fortnightly. Most recently, Slowly was updated on November 5, 2026 and HerHelp 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.*