SayHey vs stdout.chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SayHey
Connect anonymously with people nearby for casual conversations. Discover local recommendations for events, dining, and attractions. It's a free and fun way to pass the time and get local insights.
- Anonymous local chat
- Connect with nearby strangers
- Get local advice
- Discover local attractions
- No login required
- 100% anonymous
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Randomly and anonymously chat with local strangers. The best use of SayHey is to connect with local friends and ask advice about events, restaurants, local attractions, or other fun things in your area. It’s a great way to have some fun, get some advice and kill some time. SayHey is completely free and will always be free forever! No login or signup required. It’s %100 anonymous. SayHey does not tolerate any inappropriate or objectionable behavior and will immediately ban anyone who violates our rules: You must be 17 years or older to use the app. No spam, bullying, or pornography. No personal data or information. For more information, please see: http://jeffmaxim.herokuapp.com/sayhey/privacy
stdout.chat
Connect with new people through text-based conversations focused on shared interests. Your communication skills determine your rank, not your appearance. Engage in graded chats to climb through 16 tiers of reputation.
- Interest-based matching
- Graded conversations (S, A, B, C)
- 16-tier ranking system
- Shout feature for community messages
- Customizable terminal themes
- Built-in reporting and blocking
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Meet new people through real conversations. No photos, no followers - just text. stdout.chat matches you with people who share your interests. Every conversation is graded, and your rank reflects how you talk, not how you look. Climb 16 tiers from NEW to LEGEND. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Matched by interests, not appearance • #void - one public room where everyone hangs out between chats. React, reply, mention. A weekly top crowns whoever keeps the room alive. Messages dissolve in 24 hours • Every chat earns a grade: S, A, B, or C • Grades turn into points, points into rank - 16 tiers, no shortcuts • Daily and weekly missions that pay credits • Live leaderboard - see the top 50 and your own position • Daily streaks that reward just showing up • Shout - send a highlighted message the whole community sees • Pick your look from 460+ faces • Terminal look with 7 color themes to make it yours HOW IT WORKS Pick your interests. Get matched by shared topics and conversation rating. Talk. Great chats earn points, points build your rank, and your reputation is earned entirely by how you converse. CREDITS Credits power the extras: themes and shouts. Earn them through regular activity, complete missions, or top up with an optional in-app purchase. You start with 10 credits on the house. Chatting itself is always free. SAFETY FIRST Built-in reporting and blocking. Active moderation with zero tolerance for abuse. Users who violate guidelines are removed. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply to all users. 18+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: stdout.chat at 5.0 against SayHey's 3.3. SayHey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. stdout.chat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SayHey asks for nothing beyond the download.
stdout.chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
SayHey ships an update fortnightly, stdout.chat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | SayHey | stdout.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Maxim | Dmitrii Musikhin |
Customer experience
SayHey
stdout.chat
In-app purchases
SayHey
No in-app purchases
stdout.chat
- 100 Credits$1.99
- 500 Credits$7.99
- 1000 Credits$14.99
