# Yay! vs Layer

The clearest difference is rating: Layer at 5.0 against Yay!'s 4.4. Layer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18). Yay!'s advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Layer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yay! has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yay! | Layer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-community-app/id1490387554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer/id1640892241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 412 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nanameue, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481898898) | [HyungJoon Yun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640892243) |

## 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 |


### Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer/id1640892241)

This social media platform offers a new way to connect by allowing users to control the time, scope, and degree of their connections. It aims to resolve the discomfort and fatigue often felt on existing social media by providing a flexible framework for relationships.

**Highlights:** Control connection time, scope, and degree, Flexible relationship framework, Natural and familiar connection experience, Private and public social space, Connect based on situation and emotion

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yay! free?

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

### Is Layer free?

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

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

Layer is rated higher. Yay! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Layer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*