# Slowly vs Helpix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helpix at none against Slowly's 10. Helpix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Slowly's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slowly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Helpix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Helpix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slowly has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Slowly | Helpix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowly-make-global-friends/id1199811908/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slowly Communications Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457942244) | [Minimalistech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373858547) |

## What reviewers say

### Slowly

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

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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


### Helpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146)

Connect with nearby volunteers for assistance or offer your help to those in need. The app facilitates communication through chat to coordinate support.

**Highlights:** Request help from volunteers, Offer assistance to others, See nearby users needing help, Chat with helpers/helped, Location-based assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slowly free?

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

### Is Helpix free?

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

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

Helpix is rated higher. Slowly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Helpix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slowly or Helpix have ads?

Slowly shows ads; Helpix does not.

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

Slowly ships an update every 10 days, and Helpix weekly. Most recently, Slowly was updated on November 10, 2026 and Helpix 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.*