MapChat vs Yik Yak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapChat
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MapChat is the app that allows you to post your thoughts anonymously on a map. Check out your posts and other peoples posts around the globe.
Yik Yak
Connect with local communities anonymously. Share thoughts, jokes, and memes, and engage in direct messages. Express yourself authentically without revealing your identity.
- Anonymous posting
- Local community connection
- Meme creation
- Joke sharing
- Direct messaging
- Authentic self-expression
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Yik Yak is the best way to connect with the communities that matter to you most. Create memes, post jokes, share thoughts, slide into DMs, and more. All posts, comments, and messages are anonymous, so feel free to be your most authentic. Terms of Service: https://www.yikyak.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapChat at none against Yik Yak's 3. MapChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). Yik Yak's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Yik Yak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MapChat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MapChat | Yik Yak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (52K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 52K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #31 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Solomon Woldegebriel | Yik Yak, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
MapChat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Yik Yak
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to delete own posts
- Inconsistent application of content filters
- Notifications not linking to correct posts
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to mute or filter specific keywords or users
- Improved notification system and post history tracking
- Expansion of location radius beyond college campuses
- Addition of user profiles and photo/link sharing
In-app purchases
MapChat
No in-app purchases
Yik Yak
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly (Early Bird)$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
