# Yay! vs Dango

The clearest difference is rating: Yay! at 4.4 against Dango's 3.5. Yay! also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 2) and review sentiment (47% vs 25%). Dango's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yay! sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Dango asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yay! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yay! has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Yay!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Dango's.

Yay! ships an update fortnightly, Dango every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yay! | Dango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-community-app/id1490387554/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dango/id1512560733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 404 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nanameue, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481898898) | [PNYO, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076158208) |

## What reviewers say

### Yay!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-community-app/id1490387554)

Connect with others through group calls, one-on-one chats, and interest-based communities. Find friends for gaming, studying, or just to pass the time. Safety features and content moderation are in place for a secure experience.

**Highlights:** Join or create interest-based groups, One-on-one chat and calls, Group calls, Find users available to chat, Post on timelines, Age verification and content moderation

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership a month plan | $4.49 | per month |
| VIP Membership a month plan | $8.49 | per month |
| VIP Membership 12 months plan | $31.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership 6 months plan | $36.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Membership 12 months plan | $55.99 | per year |
| EMPL | $0.99 | one-time |
| ギフト | $1.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $1.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $4.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $99.99 | one-time |
| EMPL | $229.99 | one-time |


### Dango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dango/id1512560733)

Connect with strangers anonymously in group voice calls without registration. Find people by topic, engage in casual chats, seek advice, or enjoy late-night conversations. It's a free, no-frills way to pass the time and meet new people.

**Highlights:** Anonymous group voice calls, No registration required, Find users by topic, Free to use, Meeting message board, Casual conversation and advice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yay! free?

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

### Is Dango free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yay! or Dango?

Yay! is rated higher. Yay! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Dango averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Yay! or Dango have ads?

Yay! shows ads; Dango does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yay! or Dango?

Yay! ships an update fortnightly, and Dango every 11 days. Most recently, Yay! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dango on September 21, 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.*