# HerHelp vs Serializd

The clearest difference is rating: Serializd at 4.5 against HerHelp's 3.8. Serializd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 99). HerHelp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HerHelp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Serializd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serializd holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Serializd has 1.2K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of HerHelp's written reviews are positive against 62% of Serializd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HerHelp ships an update fortnightly, Serializd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HerHelp | Serializd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herhelp/id1472518558/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 75 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alexis McDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472518557) | [Humad Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581244122) |

## What reviewers say

### HerHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herhelp/id1472518558)

This app offers comprehensive daily support for mental health and wellness. It aims to make seeking help accessible and affordable for everyone, guiding users through daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily encouragement, Guidance through challenges, Mental health support, Wellness tracking, Affordable access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HerHelp Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| HerHelp Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👭 Supportive and kind community of women
- 💬 Helpful advice from other users
- 🔒 Safe space for vulnerable discussions
- 😷 Anonymous posting option available
- 📚 Diverse content including recipes and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription ($10/month)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Non-functional block and report features
- 👨 Men and predators accessing the app
- 📧 Email verification not sending

**Reported bugs**

- Email verification not being sent during signup
- App crashes during email verification process
- Login credentials not working after signup
- Comment button grayed out and non-functional
- Block feature not actually blocking users

**Requested features**

- Like button for comments and replies
- Ability to reply anonymously to comments on anonymous posts
- Tag people in responses
- Bookmark or save posts feature
- View post history on user profile


### Serializd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Log, rate, and review all your favorite TV shows and seasons. Share your thoughts, recommend programs to friends, and discover new series to watch based on your preferences. All core features are available at no cost.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows and seasons, Rate and review programs, Recommend shows to friends, Get personalized recommendations, Log viewing history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HerHelp free?

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

### Is Serializd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HerHelp or Serializd?

Serializd is rated higher. HerHelp averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Serializd averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do HerHelp or Serializd have ads?

Serializd shows ads; HerHelp does not.

### Which is updated more often, HerHelp or Serializd?

HerHelp ships an update fortnightly, and Serializd every 3 weeks. Most recently, HerHelp was updated on September 2, 2026 and Serializd on September 25, 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.*