# Manychat vs Stan

The clearest difference is rating: Stan at 4.9 against Manychat's 4.3. Stan also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 39%) and ratings volume (13K vs 2.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manychat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month and Stan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stan has 13K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Manychat's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stan's.

Manychat ships an update every 8 days, Stan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manychat | Stan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manychat/id1460129210/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-link-in-bio-for-creators/id6478343472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #52 |
| Size | 105 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manychat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460129209) | [FindCommunity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438303678) |

## What reviewers say

### Manychat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manychat/id1460129210)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Business, #203 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Automate social media engagement and sales from your phone. Respond to comments, DMs, and story mentions instantly across multiple platforms. Turn social interactions into revenue with built-in sales tools.

**Highlights:** Automated replies to comments and story mentions, Centralized inbox for all DMs, Prebuilt automation flows, Live chat for instant responses, Message templates for quick replies, Sales tracking and conversion tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential – Monthly | $17.00 | per month |
| Pro – Monthly | $39.00 | per month |
| Essential – Yearly | $169.00 | per year |
| Pro – Yearly | $349.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient automation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for business growth
- 🔒 Secure platform
- 🤖 Powerful chatbot features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🔍 Difficult to manage accounts
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- ⚠️ Unreliable functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect social media accounts
- Automation failures and delays
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Syncing issues between web and mobile
- Unexpected account lockouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete accounts and contacts
- Improved mobile app experience
- Better integration with other platforms
- More customization options
- Enhanced notification system


### Stan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-link-in-bio-for-creators/id6478343472)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Build, launch, and grow your business from a single link. This platform allows creators to sell digital downloads, courses, coaching, and subscriptions directly from their social media bios. Track sales and earnings with real-time analytics and get paid instantly.

**Highlights:** Link-in-bio storefront, Sell digital downloads, Offer courses and coaching, Subscription products, Customizable storefront design, Real-time analytics, Instant payouts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator | $29.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro | $99.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient platform for digital business
- 💯 Great customer service
- 🎉 Helps creators grow their business
- 🔒 Secure payment processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with bank account setup
- ⏱️ Slow payouts
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bank account setup process
- Delayed email responses in some cases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Appointment calendar integration
- More customization options for paid plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manychat free?

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

### Is Stan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manychat or Stan?

Stan is rated higher. Manychat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Stan averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Manychat or Stan have ads?

Neither Manychat nor Stan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manychat or Stan?

Manychat ships an update every 8 days, and Stan fortnightly. Most recently, Manychat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stan on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Manychat or Stan?

Manychat currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Stan at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*