# Nico vs YuBa

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YuBa at 90% against Nico's 34%. YuBa also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Nico's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 27). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and YuBa sells 10 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 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Nico's written reviews are positive against 90% of YuBa's.

Nico ships an update monthly, YuBa every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nico | YuBa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) | **[3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuba/id1566300945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 226 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [武汉稀有科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275507640) | [武汉悦趣科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566300947) |

## What reviewers say

### Nico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455)

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Personality tests for matching, Algorithm-based friend recommendations, Anonymous and voice chat options, Location-based friend discovery, Community feed for sharing content, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包年VIP | $29.99 | 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 |
| 98元鱼币充值 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SVIP月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nico free?

Nico 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, Nico or YuBa?

YuBa is rated higher. Nico averages 2.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while YuBa averages 3.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Nico or YuBa have ads?

Nico shows ads; YuBa does not.

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

Nico ships an update monthly, and YuBa every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nico was updated on November 3, 2026 and YuBa on November 3, 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.*