# Summer vs YuBa

The clearest difference is rating: YuBa at 3.3 against Summer's 2.2. YuBa also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and ads (none vs shown). Summer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and YuBa sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YuBa holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Summer's written reviews are positive against 90% of YuBa's.

Summer ships an update fortnightly, YuBa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summer | YuBa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-app/id1236392464/reviews) | **[3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuba/id1566300945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 185 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) | [武汉悦趣科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566300947) |

## What reviewers say

### Summer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-app/id1236392464)

This app connects university students through a secure, verified platform. Discover campus news, engage in unique question-based matchmaking to find like-minded friends, and explore a vibrant community. Offers premium features for enhanced interaction and personalization.

**Highlights:** University-exclusive social platform, Strict real-name verification, Campus news and events feed, Question-based matchmaking, Discover and connect with students, Premium features for enhanced experience

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 夏星人-1个月 | $7.49 | per month |
| 夏星人-3个月 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 夏星人-12个月 | $40.99 | per year |
| 夏豆-30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 夏豆-90 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 夏豆-200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 夏豆-400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 夏豆-720 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 夏豆-2050 | $54.99 | one-time |


### YuBa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuba/id1566300945)

This niche social app connects like-minded young individuals for authentic interactions. It offers features like personality assessments, anonymous chat, and a focus on privacy and safety for its users.

**Highlights:** Personality and interest assessments, Anonymous chat (tree hole), Pet adoption/ownership simulation, Fast matching (5 seconds), Privacy protection features, Certified player zone

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| SVIP连续包月 | $22.99 | per month |
| 连续包年VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| 连续包年SVIP | $99.99 | per year |
| 6元充值礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元充值礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 新人特惠会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 高级认证vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元鱼币充值 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 月卡会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60元鱼币充值 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 季卡会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 98元鱼币充值 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 188元鱼币充值 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SVIP月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年卡会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 388元鱼币充值 | $59.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员续费 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 998元鱼币充值 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summer free?

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

### Is YuBa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summer or YuBa?

YuBa is rated higher. Summer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while YuBa averages 3.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Summer or YuBa have ads?

Summer shows ads; YuBa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Summer or YuBa?

Summer ships an update fortnightly, and YuBa every 2 weeks. Most recently, Summer was updated on October 24, 2026 and YuBa on October 27, 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.*