# Chirper vs Dropout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chirper at none against Dropout's 2. Chirper also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Dropout's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 26) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Chirper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.

Chirper ships an update every 6 days, Dropout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chirper | Dropout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirper/id1370886908/reviews) | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **77K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 99.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#53** |
| Size | 11 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ball State University (Information Technology)](https://appshunter.io/developer/353148221) | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) |

## What reviewers say

### Chirper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirper/id1370886908)

This app offers Ball State students exclusive entertainment features for campus life. Engage with friends using a noisemaker and fight song sing-along, or enjoy unique games. It's designed for fun during the college years.

**Highlights:** Chirping noisemaker, Ball State-themed iMessage stickers, Charlie Destroyer of Worlds game, Fight song lyric video, Exclusive Ball State games

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chirper free?

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

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chirper or Dropout?

Dropout is rated higher. Chirper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Dropout averages 5.0 from 77K ratings.

### Do Chirper or Dropout have ads?

Neither Chirper nor Dropout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chirper or Dropout?

Chirper ships an update every 6 days, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, Chirper was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dropout on October 15, 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.*