Comparison

Heylo | Build community groups vs Youting

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

Head to head
About

Heylo | Build community groups

This platform helps community group leaders organize events, manage member communication, and collect payments. It provides a branded space for groups to foster engagement and streamline operations, making it easier to build a thriving community.

Highlights
  • Event organization and broadcasting
  • Dedicated event and topic chats
  • Customizable event registration
  • Flexible payment collection
  • Branded group spaces
  • Member screening and privacy controls
Features
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Heylo is the platform for community groups. Heylo gives leaders the tools to be more organized with events, chats, and payments in your own branded group space. Whether you’re leading a running group, book club, pickleball team, or parent organization, Heylo gives you the tools to build a thriving community and meaningful group experiences. The result? Happier members and a stronger, more engaged community. WITH HEYLO, YOU CAN… ORGANIZE EVENTS Create events and broadcast all the details by push notification and email Keep everyone connected with dedicated event group chats Customize event registration, set caps, offer early access, and invite guests Control event visibility—keep some events private for members, while showcasing others to the public. Track attendance and celebrate participation with event milestones STREAMLINE COMMUNICATION Create chats for members by topic and for events Add icebreakers and introductions No more juggling DMs or emails—everything your members need is in one place Pinned chat for leaders to reach everyone with integrated push notifications and emails COLLECT PAYMENTS AND WAIVERS Skip the awkward conversations and simplify member contributions. Flexible recurring membership options, from monthly to scholarship Add a price to an event and collect payments in advance Showcase sponsors and partners with discounts behind a membership paywall Protect yourself by collecting waivers BRAND YOUR SPACE Customize your group’s page with your group’s colors, logo, and a custom URL you can share on your socials. Add custom links to share essential information. There’s no limit to the number of links you can add, and you control the visibility. Your group page automatically displays all your upcoming events and group information, keeping your page fresh and up-to-date without any extra effort. HAPPIER MEMBERS Members can choose how they stay connected via the web, app, or email. They manage their memberships, profiles, connections, and payment information by themselves. PLUS HEYLO IS… FREE TO USE No paywall to get started, no usage limits, and no ads. Heylo makes money by collecting a small percentage when you collect payments. A SAFE SPACE Make your entire group private, host private events accessible only to selected members of your group, and screen new members before allowing them to join. Collect private member information securely, whether you're hosting brunches and need to know dietary restrictions, or signing up for running races with age and gender requirements. Remove or delete anything in your group, including messages, members, or events. You have control. Export your member info anytime. WHAT GROUP LEADERS SAY “In our first year on Heylo, paid members increased 3x to over 600. We had to set a cap. I can’t believe how seamless Heylo is.” - Steve Finley, Brooklyn Track Club “Super user-friendly. There are even some older players—in their 70s—who use Heylo without issue. Heylo has made a tremendous impact on how much the group plays—a great thing for everyone.” - Mike Smith, Ragle Beach Volleyball “Collecting payment in advance of our classes brought our no-show rate down from 50% to zero.” - Romain, San Francisco Beach Volleyball

About

Youting

Features
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HOW IT WORKS YouTing connects YouTube creators, fans, and brands worldwide through a shared traveler's perspective. Whether you're filming a vlog abroad, looking for a collab partner in a new city, joining a creator meetup, or exploring regional influencer partnerships — YouTing gives you the tools to find, meet, and grow together on your own terms. Built for: • Creators filming on the road and seeking nearby collab partners • Fans attending or joining creator meetups in their region • Brands discovering regional influencers for campaigns HOW IT WORKS • Sign in with your YouTube account to verify your channel • Opt in to a 30-minute "Check-In" on the map when you want to meet nearby creators — shared only when you tap the button, auto-deleted server-side after 30 minutes • Browse profiles, send messages, and discover local meetups SAFETY & PRIVACY FIRST • Location is strictly opt-in — never automatic, never background • Long-press any message to report it; block users instantly • Automated content filtering + 24-hour human moderation SLA • Blocked users disappear from your map and feed immediately • You control when and where to share — nothing happens without your consent • Sign in with your YouTube account to verify your channel • Opt in to a 30-minute "Check-In" on the map when you want to meet nearby creators — shared only when you tap the button, auto-deleted server-side after 30 minutes • Browse profiles, send messages, and discover local meetups SAFETY & PRIVACY FIRST • Location is strictly opt-in — never automatic, never background • Long-press any message to report it; block users instantly • Automated content filtering + 24-hour human moderation SLA • Blocked users disappear from your map and feed immediately • You control when and where to share — nothing happens without your consent

Screenshots

Heylo | Build community groups4 screens
Youting4 screens

Verdict

The call

Heylo | Build community groups and Youting are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Heylo | Build community groups versus Youting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeylo | Build community groupsYouting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB75 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPiccup, Inc.Donghan Kum

Bugs and requests

Heylo | Build community groups

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Slow media loading in chat
  • Issues with phone number entry
  • Inconsistent app behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search function within chat threads
  • Integrate with Google Calendar
  • Allow photo zooming without downloading
  • Add Apple login option

Youting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Heylo | Build community groups

No in-app purchases

None

Youting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heylo | Build community groups free?
Heylo | Build community groups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Youting free?
Youting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heylo | Build community groups or Youting have ads?
Neither Heylo | Build community groups nor Youting shows ads.

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