Comparison

AskNow vs PsychicWhy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AskNow

Connect with qualified psychic advisors for guidance on love, career, and life. Offers private, confidential readings 24/7 with detailed advisor profiles and daily horoscopes. New users get 5 minutes free with introductory packages.

Highlights
  • 24/7 private psychic readings
  • Advisor profiles with specialties
  • Daily horoscopes
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing
  • Introductory offers
  • Satisfaction guarantee
Features
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AskNow is the nation's premier psychic network. Easily connect with the most qualified and gifted psychic advisors from across the country at any time, day or night. Whether you're seeking advice on love, dating, your career or other aspects of your life, turn to the experts at AskNow. AskNow has been in business since 2005 and has satisfied more than 2.5 million customers. THE BEST PSYCHICS All advisors on AskNow have passed a rigorous screening process. You can always call with complete confidence and know that your session will remain private, confidential and free from judgment. TALK NOW Our gifted advisors have a diverse range of specialties that allow you to find in-depth answers to all of your most important questions, including: - Am I with my true love? - Is my lover telling me the truth? - Will I get a promotion? - When will my luck change? INTRODUCTORY OFFERS We have several introductory packages available for new customers, with rates as low as only a $1 a minute. New customers receive 5-minutes FREE with the purchase of an introductory package. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We are committed to your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you feel your first psychic is not a good match, end your reading and contact Customer Service. We'll credit your account for up to 5 minutes so you can find another advisor who is better suited for you. ASKNOW FEATURES - Private and confidential readings 24/7 - Psychic profiles show advisor specialties and availability - Daily horoscopes delivered straight to your phone - Helpful customer service available 24/7 - Avoid pricey packages with pay-as-you-go per minute

About

PsychicWhy

Connect with experienced psychics for guidance on life, relationships, and career. Receive personalized advice and positive energy spells. Enjoy free initial chats and pay only for the minutes you use, with guaranteed privacy.

Highlights
  • Live psychic chats
  • Astrology and life guidance
  • White spells for positive energy
  • Free 3-minute initial chats
  • Pay-per-minute pricing
  • Client reviews
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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We are a group of psychics that have dedicated our lives to help people with their questions and problems. We only have people’s best intentions at heart and do everything possible to help everyone we talk to. We have spent years using our knowledge of astrology and other subjects to help people with their family, relationships, and career. We also perform many white spells for people to bring positive energies into their lives that will make them happier and stronger people. We feel very blessed to be able to use our talents to help so many people around the world. If you have questions about your future or you are facing problems in your life, please know that we are here to help and will do everything in our power to give you everything you need to make you happy in your life. We hope to talk with you soon. Special benefits all our clients enjoy: Clients can chat with all our psychic experts free for the first 3 minutes Read other client’s reviews before chatting with an expert Pay for only the minutes you use. Chat from any device: computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone Read chat transcripts of all your chats with experts We will never share your information with others. Your information will always be private

Screenshots

AskNow4 screens
PsychicWhy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AskNow at none against PsychicWhy's 7. AskNow also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PsychicWhy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AskNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AskNow holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AskNow has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AskNow ships an update every 4 days, PsychicWhy every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AskNow versus PsychicWhy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskNowPsychicWhy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (21 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQWANDO, LLCMark King

Customer experience

AskNow

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PsychicWhy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

AskNow

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PsychicWhy

One-time7
  • Chat Invoice $4.99$4.99
  • Chat Invoice $9.99$9.99
  • Chat Invoice $19.99$19.99
Show 4 more
  • Chat Invoice $29.99$29.99
  • Chat Invoice $49.99$49.99
  • Chat Invoice $74.99$74.99
  • Chat Invoice $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is AskNow free?
AskNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PsychicWhy free?
PsychicWhy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AskNow or PsychicWhy?
AskNow is rated higher. AskNow averages 3.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PsychicWhy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AskNow or PsychicWhy have ads?
Neither AskNow nor PsychicWhy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AskNow or PsychicWhy?
AskNow ships an update every 4 days, and PsychicWhy every 45 months. Most recently, AskNow was updated on September 26, 2026 and PsychicWhy on October 1, 2026.

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